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The history of the Colletotrichum genus is a case study on the tension between the lumpers and splitters. [2] While the genus Colletotrichum was first proposed in 1831, [3] the exact definition of Colletotrichum and the species that belong in this genus has been in flux ever since. [4]
Neofavolus alveolaris, commonly known as the hexagonal-pored polypore, [3] is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae.It causes a white rot of dead hardwoods.Found on sticks and decaying logs, its distinguishing features are its yellowish to orange scaly cap, and the hexagonal or diamond-shaped pores.
Cercospora is a genus of ascomycete fungi. Most species have no known sexual stage, and when the sexual stage is identified, it is in the genus Mycosphaerella. [2] Most species of this genus cause plant diseases, and form leaf spots.
Cladosporium species are present in the human mycobiome but are rarely pathogenic to humans. They have been reported to cause infections of the skin and toenails as well as sinuses and lungs, with more common symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes. [8]
Aspergillus niger is a mold classified within the Nigri section of the Aspergillus genus. [1] The Aspergillus genus consists of common molds found throughout the environment within soil and water, on vegetation, in fecal matter, on decomposing matter, and suspended in the air. [2]
Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a species in the fungal genus Trichophyton. [1] It is one of three common fungi which cause ringworm in companion animals.It is also the second-most commonly isolated fungus causing tinea infections in humans, and the most common or one of the most common fungi that cause zoonotic skin disease.
Curvularia is a genus of hyphomycete fungi which can be pathogens but also act as beneficial partners of many plant species. They are common in soil. [1] Most Curvularia species are found in tropical regions, though a few are found in temperate zones.
Schizophyllum commune is a species of fungus in the genus Schizophyllum.The mushroom resembles undulating waves of tightly packed corals or a loose Chinese fan. Gillies or split-gills vary from creamy yellow to pale white in colour.