Cuspidatispora xiphiago gen. et sp. nov. from an eastern North American creek |
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| Authors: | Andrew N Miller Carol A Shearer Melissa Bartolata Sabine M Huhndorf |
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| Institution: | (1) Center for Biodiversity, Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, IL, USA;(2) Department of Plant Biology, University of Illinois, Rm. 265 Morrill Hall, 505 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801, USA;(3) Botany Department, The Field Museum, Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Abstract: | An interesting aquatic ascomycete was found that appeared to possess characteristics of some members of the Sordariales. Subsequent
sequencing of the 28S large subunit rDNA and β-tubulin genes confirmed the morphological data by placing it in the Sordariales
but failed to provide support for placing this species in any recognized genus. Therefore, a new genus, Cuspidatispora, is erected to accommodate Cuspidatispora xiphiago, which is described as a new species based on a combination of morphological and molecular data. Cuspidatispora xiphiago is unique in possessing a central, melanized ascomal wall layer and apiosporous ascospores with a pronounced apical wall
extension. |
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| Keywords: | β -Tubulin LSU Phylogenetics Sordariales Systematics |
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