Buellia maharajensis

Key notes

  • Buellia maharajensis is a newly described lichen species.
  • It belongs to the lichen-forming fungal group.
  • The species name indicates its association with the Maharaj region or locality described in taxonomic literature.

  • Lichens represent a symbiotic association between:

    • A fungus.
    • An alga or cyanobacterium.

  • They are important as:

    • Bioindicators of air pollution.
    • Pioneer organisms in ecological succession.
    • Contributors to soil formation.
  • New species discoveries highlight India’s biological and taxonomic diversity.
  • Exact locality and conservation status should be checked from the original taxonomic publication before examination use.