MycoKey : the genus Naevala

Generic short diagnoses: Tiny, inoperculate discomycetes on leaves or stems, erumpent though a ± star-like opening to expose yellowish to reddish or brownish discs, with ellipsoid, aseptate spores and an almost hyaline textura angularis at margin to a brown textura prismatica.


Species example:


Naevala perexigua - ascus with spores
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen
Denmark, JHP-06.052

The picture originates from the MycoKey 2.0 DVD.
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