Acarosporomycetidae

Acarosporomycetidae is a family of fungi within the order Acarosporales, class Lecanoromycetes. The family is relatively small, with a limited number of species. These fungi are typically found in extreme environments, such as arid and semi-arid regions, and are known for their ability to survive in harsh conditions.

Taxonomy

The family Acarosporomycetidae was first described by the mycologist Hafellner in 1984. It belongs to the order Acarosporales, which is part of the class Lecanoromycetes. This class is one of the largest within the phylum Ascomycota, which includes a wide variety of fungi, including many that are of great ecological and economic importance.

Characteristics

Members of the Acarosporomycetidae family are characterized by their crustose thallus, which is typically areolate or squamulose. The ascocarps are usually immersed in the thallus and the ascospores are simple, hyaline, and small.

The Acarosporomycetidae are known for their ability to survive in extreme environments. They are typically found in arid and semi-arid regions, where they play an important role in soil stabilization and nutrient cycling.

Genera

The family Acarosporomycetidae includes the following genera:

• Acarospora – a genus of crustose lichens that are commonly found on rocks in arid regions.
• Pleopsidium – a genus of lichens that are typically found on calcareous substrates in cold and arid regions.

Ecology and distribution

Acarosporomycetidae species are found worldwide, but are most common in arid and semi-arid regions. They are often found on rocks and other hard substrates, where they contribute to the process of weathering and soil formation.

See also

• List of Ascomycota families