| 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. |
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 Thecotheus pelletieri - section of fruit-body |
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen Denmark, JHP-00.221 |
The picture originates from the MycoKey 2.0 DVD.
Here you will also find a larger picture along with a detailed generic description, references and an interactive, synoptical key to genera.