Allographa Lichens: Five New Species Found in Western Ghats
Why in the news
Scientists identified several previously unknown lichens in Kerala’s part of the Western Ghats, adding to India’s recorded lichen diversity.
Key facts
- Discoverer: Agharkar Research Institute (ARI).
- Find: five new species of the lichen genus Allographa.
- Place: Western Ghats of Kerala.
- Publication: journal Mycological Progress.
- Significance: the first comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study of the genus from the region.
Why it matters
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity | Widens India’s documented lichen records |
| Method | Molecular phylogenetics used to place the species |
| Region | Western Ghats, Kerala |
Exam angle
- Institute: Agharkar Research Institute. Genus: Allographa. Journal: Mycological Progress.
- Related terms: lichen biodiversity, molecular phylogenetic study.