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Heather MerryleesHi there!I am hoping for any advice on the identif
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Thomas LæssøeSpores brownish, typically 4-celled; 26.8 x 2.4;
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Jason Karakehian
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Found this asco on Racomitrium, the moss was dead or nearly so.Spores with a germslit, and it seems like it have a thin gealcoating.
14x8
13x9
11x7,5
12x7,5
12x8
11x8
12x8
Asci is lugols and 10koh+Lugols negative
Parafyses septate.
Anyone have an Idea about genus?
Regards
perhaps a Coniochaeta?
Best regards, Lothar
Yes was thinking of that genus, but was not sure.
the whole fruit body have setae.
there is a key i see, but is it many species who has moss as substrate?
Regards
Hello Robin,
maybe C. ligniaria?
The moss is fully bleached - maybe this has a reason. Perhaps manure or urine of an animal?
Coniochaeta-species usually grow on dung or wood, as nutrient-loving saprobes. Moss as substrate is unusual, but as the species are quite polyphageous perhaps not a wonder - and for me it is unlikely that there are species of this genus that are (exclusively) bryophilous.
Best, Lothar