Myriangiaceae

The Myriangiaceae are a family of fungi in the Ascomycota, class Dothideomycetes.[1] Species in this family have a widespread distribution (and are especially prevalent in tropical areas), and are typically found associated with scale insects.[2] The family occupies an isolated phylogenetic position within the Dothideomycetes.[3]

Myriangiaceae
Scientific classification
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Myriangiaceae

Nyl. (1854)
Type genus
Myriangium
Mont. & Berk. (1845)
Genera

Anhellia
Diplotheca
Eurytheca
Myriangium

References

  1. Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota โ€“ 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1โ€“58.
  2. Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford, UK: CAB International. p. 233. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.
  3. Lumbsch HT, Lindemuth R (2001). "Major lineages of Dothideomycetes (Ascomycota) inferred from SSU and LSU rDNA sequences". Mycological Research. 105 (8): 901โ€“908. doi:10.1016/S0953-7562(08)61945-0.
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