The Usnea pectinata aggregate, Molecular, Morphological and Chemical Variation

• This study investigated the molecular, chemical and morphological variation of Usnea pectinata aggregate, where 42 specimens were studied; 22 from Tanzania and 20 from São Tomé and Príncipe. A total of 51 sequences (32 ITS , 14 nuLSU and 5 RPB1) of U. pectinata aggregate were produced. The results are presented in two phylogenies; first a three markers phylogeny, and secondly an ITS-phylogeny along with morphology and chemistry data. Several well supported monophyletic clades were recovered in both phylogenies. Two morphotypes defined by axis pigmentation and four defined by branch shapes were noted. Six chemotypes were observed.

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Lichens

molecular phylogeny

morphology

chemistry

Tanzania

São Tomé and Príncipe

Biology with specialization in Systematics

Biologi med inriktning mot systematik

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