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Name derivation:
Classification:
Cephaleuros Kunze ex E.M.Fries, 1832; 17 of 29 described species are accepted taxonomically (Guiry 2012) Synonym: Mycoidea Order Trentepohliales; Family Trentepohliaceae
Morphology:
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Habitat:
Terrestrial: Plant parasite – epi- or endobiotic – on some commercial crops e.g. tea, coffee, avocado, citrus, palm, and ornamentals. Tropical or subtropical.
References:
Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 December 2012.