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Cornutispora
Cornutispora is a genus of fungi, specifically belonging to the Coelomycetes group. It includes both species that are fungicolous (growing on fungi) and lichenicolous parasitic (growing on lichens as parasites), as well as non-lichenized fungi.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Cornutispora Piroz., 1973
- Type Species: Cornutispora limaciformis Piroz., 1973
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Division: Sporsäcksvampar (Ascomycota)
- Family: Incertae sedis (of uncertain placement)
Species
- Cornutispora ciliata Kalb 1993
- Cornutispora herteliana Knoph 2004 (accepted name)
- Cornutispora intermedia Punith. & D. Hawksw., 2003
- Cornutispora lichenicola D. Hawksw. & B. Sutton
- Cornutispora triangularis Diederich & Etayo
- Davidgallowaya cornutispora Aptroot (also listed under Index Fungorum)
Life Habit
- Fungicolous
- Lichenicolous parasitic
- Non-lichenized fungi
Morphological Characteristics
- Ascomata: Unknown
- Conidiomata: Pycnidial, unilocular, arising singly, pale brown
Distribution and Habitat
- Davidgallowaya cornutispora is found in Papua New Guinea.
- Cornutispora lichenicola has been found in Belarus.
- Several Cornutispora species have been found in the British Isles, Sweden, Belgium and Queensland.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Many Cornutispora species are lichenicolous, meaning they parasitize lichens. Examples include Cornutispora lichenicola which grows on Parmelia saxatilis, and Cornutispora triangularis which grows on Pertusaria pertusa.
Resources and Further Information
- Index Fungorum: http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=7788
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cornutispora lichenicola.
- iNaturalist.org: Offers classification information for Cornutispora intermedia.