A new species of Marcelleina from Italy

Author: Lantieri Angela   Pfister Donald H.  

Publisher: Mycotaxon

ISSN: 2154-8889

Source: Mycotaxon, Vol.111, Iss.1, 2010-01, pp. : 465-469

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Abstract

Marcelleina mediterranea is described as a new species and is illustrated. It occurs on sandy soil among scattered mosses, in Southeast Sicily (Italy). It differs from other species in size and ornamentation of ascospores. Its ecology and taxonomical relationships are examined.