Illosporiopsis christiansenii

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Kingdom:Fungi
Division:Ascomycota
Illosporiopsis christiansenii
Illosporiopsis christiansenii (pink) parasitizing lichen
Illosporiopsis christiansenii (pink) parasitizing lichen
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Hypocreales
Family: Hypocreaceae
Genus: Illosporiopsis
Species:
I. christiansenii
Binomial name
Illosporiopsis christiansenii
(B.L.Brady & D.Hawksw.) D.Hawksw. (2001)
Synonyms
  • Hobsonia christiansenii B.L.Brady & D.Hawksw. (1986)
  • Hobsonia christiansenii B.L.Brady (1986)

Illosporiopsis christiansenii is a species of fungus that parasitizes lichen which is found in Europe and North America.[1][2] It was first described as Hobsonia christiansenii.

Illosporiopsis christiansenii can be identified by its bright pink conidia, approximately 0.5–1 mm across and 0.2–2 mm high,[3] which contrast strongly with the lichen it parasitizes.[4] It is only known to reproduce asexually.[3]

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