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Diversification and spatio-temporal evolution of Cladoniaceae (Lecanorales, Ascomycota), a widespread family of lichen-forming fungi.
Fungal biology - 1 Feb 2026
Pino-Bodas Raquel, Ahti Teuvo, Stenroos Soili, Sanmartín Isabel
Abstract excerpt
The lichen-forming fungi family Cladoniaceae has a great ecological relevance and forms the most important group of terricolous lichens. They make up a significant element of the vegetation of numerous biomes, such as boreal forests, the tundras, and the páramos of South America. Within Cladoniaceae, Cladonia is the most diverse genus, distributed in all continents. Here, we explore the role played by dispersal...
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