Backusella psychrophila explained

Backusella psychrophila is a species of zygote fungus in the order Mucorales. It was described by Andrew S. Urquhart and James K. Douch in 2020. The specific epithet refers to the inability of this species to grow above 30 ˚C. The type locality is Jack Cann Reserve, Australia.^[1]

See also

• Fungi of Australia

Notes and References

1. Urquhart A. S., Douch J. K., Heafield T. A., Buddie A. G., Idnurm A.. 21 September 2020. Diversity of Backusella (Mucoromycotina) in south-eastern Australia revealed through polyphasic taxonomy. Persoonia. 46. 1–25. 10.3767/persoonia.2021.46.01 . 35935894 . 9311390 .