183 species of Lichens have been listed, but a thorough investigation
of the Relatively little is known about the mycoflora of the Maltese
Islands and a complete list of species growing on the Maltese islands has
yet to be compiled. Even less known is the correct systematics of the various
fungi recorded in the Islands. For convenience, the fungi are sub-divided
into MACROFUNGI (ie those species with relatively large fleshy sporocarps
or mushrooms) and the MICROFUNGI (ie those with minute reproductive structures).
The former are characterised by three endemic species, while all the described
species of Microfungi (a total of 131 species/forms mostly described by
P.A. Saccardo) have been considered endemic forms. The true status of these
species still needs to be establish and are not listed herein.
Division: BRYOPHTA
(Liverworts)
Class:
HEPATICOPSIDA
