A New Bryophilous Porina from Tasmania, and Notes on the Diversity, Ecological Groups and Biogeographical Affinities of Tasmanian Trichotheliaceae

Abstract Porina bryophila P. M. McCarthy & Kantvilas is described from living and moribund epiphytic bryophytes in Tasmanian rainforest. The diversity, ecological groups and biogeographical affinities of Tasmanian Trichotheliaceae, currently comprising 25 taxa, are discussed.

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