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- - During the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition, researchers found a new species of white lichenized fungi, named Xin Y. Wang & Li S. Wang, widely spread across the Tibetan Plateau, particularly in alpine meadows.
- - This new species is identified by its unique features, including a distinct thallus shape, white coverage, and spore structure, marking the first identification of a certain fungal group in China.
- - The study revealed that what was previously thought to be one group of fungi is actually two distinct clades based on genetic analysis, leading to a discussion on their morphological and ecological differences along with detailed descriptions of three species.
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During the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program, we discovered that white terricolous lichenized fungal species of De Not. were widely distributed across the Tibetan Plateau. After examining their morphology, chemistry and phylogeny, we describe Xin Y. Wang & Li S. Wang, as new to science. It is present in alpine meadows, and is characterized by its effigurate thallus, distinct linear marginal lobes, cover of thick white pruina and four-spored asci. This is also the first report of Poelt and (Pers.) Tuck from China. The -group has previously been characterized by white and often effigurate thalli that occur mainly on soil. However, our results show that species in this group actually belong to two distinct clades. This conclusion is based on analyses of the nuITS region and the combined regions dataset (nuITS-nuLSU-mtSSU-β-tubulin). We discuss differences in morphology, anatomy, chemistry and ecology among the putative -group. Detailed descriptions and figures for the three species from China and a key for species of -group are provided.
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