Melanohalea lobulata

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Melanohalea lobulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Melanohalea
Species:
M. lobulata
Binomial name
Melanohalea lobulata
F.G.Meng & H.Y.Wang (2009)

Melanohalea lobulata is a species of foliose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae. Found in the Tibetan Plateau, it was formally described as a new species in 2009 by Fan-Ge Meng and Hai-Ying Wang. The type was collected in Kazilashan, Litang County (Sichuan), at an altitude of 4,710 m (15,450 ft). Here it was found growing on twigs. Its thallus measures 2–13 cm (0.8–5.1 in) in diameter, and has a dark brown upper surface. The elongated-ellipsoid lobules that are developed from papillae (little bumps) distinguish M. lobulata from all the other Melanohalea species.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Zhao, Zun-Tian; Meng, Fan-Ge; Li, Hong-Mei; Wang, Hai-Ying (2009). "A new species of Melanohalea (Parmeliaceae) from the Tibetan Plateau". Mycotaxon. 108 (1): 347–352. doi:10.5248/108.347.