Nesolechia (fungus)

Nesolechia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Ascomycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Nesolechia
A. Massal.
Type species
Nesolechia oxyspora
Velen.

Nesolechia is a genus of fungi that grows on lichens. It probably evolved from a lichen ancestor, as it is closely related to many lichenized species of fungi.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Esslinger, T. L. 2009. A cumulative checklist for the lichen-forming, lichenicolous and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada. North Dakota State University. First posted December 1 1997; most recent update 27 August, 2009. Fargo, North Dakota.

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