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Research Data
Etymology and Classification of Awasthia melanotricha
Etymology
Scientific name | Awasthia melanotricha |
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Gender | Feminine |
Status of name | Legitimate |
Type of name | Combination |
Rank | Species |
Year of publication | 1978 |
Authors | T.L. Esslinger |
Classification
- Fungi
- Dikarya
- Ascomycota
- Pezizomycotina
- Lecanoromycetes
- Lecanoromycetidae
- Caliciales
- Physciaceae
- Awasthia
Description
Description of Awasthia melanotricha
Etymology and Classification
Awasthia melanotricha (Gender: Feminine) was scientifically described by T.L. Esslinger and effectively published in 1978. The name Awasthia melanotricha is of type combination. Awasthia melanotricha has the status legitimate.
The scientific classification of Awasthia melanotricha is Fungi, Dikarya, Ascomycota, Pezizomycotina, Lecanoromycetes, Lecanoromycetidae, Caliciales, Physciaceae, Awasthia. For further information, please see T.L. Esslinger (1978, p. 445).
Synonyms
Awasthia melanotricha is also known for its latin synonyms Physcia melanotricha.
References
Esslinger, T.L. 1978. Studies in the lichen family Physciaceae IV. Awasthia, a new genus from the Himalayas. The Bryologist. 81:445-447