5 new lichen species discovered in Western Ghats, offering fresh insights into biodiversity

Scientists at the MACS Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, have discovered five new species of lichen-forming fungi from the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats, a finding that strengthens scientific understanding of one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots and could support future conservation and environmental monitoring efforts

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