| Generic short diagnoses: Tiny to small, often barrel-shaped and whitish operculate discomycetes with protuding, amyloid asci and hyaline, ellipsoid, smooth or warty spores. Mostly on dung. |
Species example: |
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 Thecotheus holmskjoldii - spore |
Photo and © Henry Dissing Denmark, 21-1-93 |
The picture originates from the MycoKey 2.0 DVD.
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