Lichens of Bahrain

Qaher Mandeel; André Aptroot

doi:10.3372/wi.34.34217

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22 December 2004 Lichens of Bahrain

Qaher Mandeel, André Aptroot

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Willdenowia, 34(2):539-542 (2004). https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34217

Abstract

The desert regions of Bahrain island were surveyed for lichens. Although only seven, all crustose, species were found, most of them occurred in all or most of the investigated areas. The presence of one lichenicolous fungus species, Intralichen christiansenii, is also recorded.

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Qaher Mandeel and André Aptroot "Lichens of Bahrain," Willdenowia 34(2), 539-542, (22 December 2004). https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.34.34217

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