The taxonomic status of Corethromyces bicolor from New Zealand, as inferred from morphological, developmental, and molecular studies
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1Faculty of Environmental and Forest Biology, 1 Forestry Drive, 350 Illick Hall, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York, 13210.
Abstract:
Due to the absence of antheridial characters in collected material the precise placement of Corethromyces bicolor has remained troublesome up until now. Recent re-examination of receptacular and appendage characters present in the holotype led to its transfer to the genus Mimeomyces. Fresh collections of this fungus have provided the opportunity to re-assess its taxonomic position. Based on a combination of morphological and molecular characters, this species is re-instated within the genus Corethromyces.
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