Eremascus
Genus of fungi
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Eremascus is the sole genus in the fungal family Eremascaceae. The genus was circumscribed by Eduard Eidam in 1883,[1] while the family was circumscribed by Adolf Engler and E. Gilg in 1924.[2] Eremascus is thought to be a basal fungus, from which ascomycetous yeasts formed.[3] Taxa have a widespread distribution, and grow saprobically, especially on substrates with low water content.[4]
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| Family: | Eremascaceae Engl. & E.Gilg (1924) |
| Genus: | Eremascus Eidam (1883) |
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| Eremascus albus Eidam (1883) | |
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Morphology
Species of Eremascus produce no arthrospores or conidia. There are generally eight spores produced in each ascus.[3]
