Talaromyces

Talaromyces is a genus of fungi in the family Trichocomaceae. The genus was first described by the Dutch mycologist Johannes van Overeem in 1923. The name "Talaromyces" is derived from the Greek words "talaria" (winged sandals) and "mykes" (fungus), referring to the characteristic conidiophore structure of the fungi in this genus.

Taxonomy

The genus Talaromyces was first described by Johannes van Overeem in 1923. It was later redefined by C. R. Benjamin in 1955 to include species producing ascomata with a hymeniform layer of asci, and species with a Penicillium anamorph. The genus is classified under the family Trichocomaceae of the order Eurotiales.

Description

Talaromyces species are characterized by their production of conidia on conidiophores that resemble winged sandals. The conidia are typically smooth-walled and are produced in dry chains. The ascomata of Talaromyces species are typically yellow to orange in color, and the asci are borne on a hymeniform layer.

Species

There are over 100 species recognized in the genus Talaromyces. Some of the notable species include:

• Talaromyces flavus
• Talaromyces helicus
• Talaromyces marneffei
• Talaromyces minioluteus
• Talaromyces stipitatus
• Talaromyces verruculosus

Ecology and distribution

Talaromyces species are widely distributed and can be found in various environments, including soil, plant material, and indoor environments. Some species are known to be pathogenic to humans and animals.

See also

• List of Trichocomaceae genera

External links

• Talaromyces at NCBI Taxonomy Browser

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