Dactylospora glaucomarioides (Ascomycetes, Dactylosporaceae): A Lichenicolous Fungus New to South Korea

Mycobiology. 2010 Dec;38(4):321-2. doi: 10.4489/MYCO.2010.38.4.321. Epub 2010 Dec 31.

Abstract

The lichenicolous fungi flora of South Korea is poorly known. During recent field trips to various parts of South Korea and after an extensive examination of herbarium lichen specimens, we encountered a lichenicolous fungi growing over a thallus of the lichen Ochrolechia yasudae Vain., characterized by small black apothecia with mostly three-septate brown ascospores. It was identified as Dactylospora glaucomarioides. This is the first report of this lichenicolous fungus from South Korea. A taxonomic description and comments are presented.

Keywords: Ascomycetes; Lichenicolous fungi; Lichens; New record; Ochrolechia.