''Colpoma'' is a
genus
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of
fungi
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within the
Rhytismataceae family.
The genus contains 14 species.
Ecology and Habitat
* Species within the genus are saprophytic or weakly pathogenic and are commonly found in temperate and subtropical regions.
* They play a role in nutrient recycling by decomposing plant material.
* Common hosts include oak (''Quercus'') and juniper (''Juniperus'') species.
Reproduction
* Produces spores in asci within elongated ascomata.
* Dispersal of spores occurs via wind or water.
Research Significance
* Studied for its role in forest ecosystems and fungal biodiversity.
* Taxonomic revisions and molecular studies have highlighted its evolutionary placement within Rhytismataceae.
References
External links
*
Colpoma' at
Index Fungorum
''Index Fungorum'' is an international project to index all formal names (scientific names) in the fungus kingdom. As of 2015, the project is based at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, one of three partners along with Landcare Research and th ...
Leotiomycetes genera
Taxa named by Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth
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