''Scopulariopsis'' is a

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that are

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and pathogenic to animals. The widespread genus contains 22 species. ''Scopulariopsis'' belongs to the group

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. These species are commonly found in soil, decaying wood, and various other plant and animal products. In indoor environment ''Scopulariopsis'' is found on dry walls, cellulose board, wallpaper, wood, and mattress dust. Species of ''Scopulariopsis'' have also been isolated from carpets, hospital floors, swimming pools, wooden food packing, shoes and wood pulp. ''Scopulariopsis'' species are sometimes encountered growing on meat in storage. Some of the common species are '' S. brevicaulis'', '' S. brumptii'', '' S. candida'' and '' S. asperula''.

References

Sordariomycetes genera Microascales Taxa described in 1907 {{Microascales-stub