Key Identification Features
- 0 μm, have a thin but distinct outer sheath, and lack septa (cross-walls).
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🍄 Identification Guide
How to Identify Rhytismataceae
Rhytismataceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Rhytismatales, class Leotiomycetes. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Rhytismataceae Species
Lophodermium pinastri (Schrad.) Chevall.
Lophodermium pinastri (Schrad.) Chevall.
Lophodermium pinastri is a fungus that grows on pine needles, usually as endophy…
Coccomyces dentatus (J.C.Schmidt & Kunze) Sacc.
Coccomyces dentatus (J.C.Schmidt & Kunze) Sacc.
Coccomyces dentatus is a common, widely distributed saprobic fungus that grows o…
Rhytisma acerinum (Pers.) Fr.
Rhytisma acerinum (Pers.) Fr.
Rhytisma acerinum is an Ascomycete plant pathogen that causes tar spot on sycamo…
Rhytisma punctatum (Pers.) Fr.
Rhytisma punctatum (Pers.) Fr.
Rhytisma punctatum is a Rhytismataceae fungus that causes speckled tar spot on m…
Rhytisma americanum Hudler & Banik
Rhytisma americanum Hudler & Banik
Rhytisma americanum is a 1998-described tarspot ascomycete from North America in…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Rhytismataceae?
Rhytismataceae funguss belong to the Rhytismatales order in the Fungi kingdom. 0 μm, have a thin but distinct outer sheath, and lack septa (cross-walls). For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Rhytismataceae?
Rhytismataceae is classified in the order Rhytismatales, class Leotiomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. The family contains 9 accepted species worldwide.
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