Mycotyphaceae Explained

The Mycotyphaceae are a family of fungi in the order Mucorales. Members of this family, rarely reported, are thought to be more common in warmer climates.^[1]

Description

Species in this family have sporangiola borne on dehiscent pedicels.

Systematics

The family comprises a single genus with three species:^[2]

• Mycotypha africana Novak & Backus, 1963^[3]
• Mycotypha indica P.M. Kirk & Benny, 1985^[4]
• Mycotypha microspora Fenner, 1932 (generic type species)^[5]

External links

• Index Fungorum

Notes and References

1. Book: Cannon. P. F.. Kirk. P. M.. Fungal Families of the World. CABI. Wallingford. 2007. 231. 0-85199-827-5.
2. Web site: Benny. Gerald L.. 2014. Mycotypha. Zygomycetes.org. 2020-01-15.
3. Novak. R. O.. Backus. M. P.. 1963. A new species of Mycotypha with a zygosporic stage. Mycologia. 55. 6. 790-798. 10.1080/00275514.1963.12018071.
4. Benny. G. L.. Kirk. P. M.. Samson. R. A.. 1985. Observations on Thamnidiaceae (Mucorales). III. Mycotyphaceae fam. nov. and a re-evaluation of Mycotypha sensu Benny & Benjamin illustrated by two new species. Mycotaxon. 22. 119-148.
5. Fenner. Ellen Aline. 1932. Mycotypha microspora, a new genus of the Mucoraceae. Mycologia. 24. 2. 187-198. 10.2307/3753679.