Marchandiomyces corallinus explained

Marchandiomyces corallinus is a lichenicolous fungus that parasitizes lichens, particularly those in the genera Physcia, Parmelia, Flavoparmelia, Lepraria, Pertusaria, Lasallia, and Lecanora. It is commonly found in eastern North America and Europe.^[1]

Parasitism

Despite most lichen parasites belonging to the phylum Ascomycota (95%), M. corallinus is in the phylum Basidiomycota.

Notes and References

1. Molina . M. C. . DePriest . P. T. . Lawrey . J.D. . 2005 . Genetic variation in the widespread lichenicolous fungus Marchandiomyces corallinus . Mycologia . 97 . 2 . 454–463 . 10.3852/mycologia.97.2.454. 16396353 .