Lasiosphaeria ovina
(Pers.) Ces. & De Not 1863
Description:
A white, carbonaceous, perithecial ascomycete, typically found on decaying plant debris and dung-rich substrates. Distinguished by its black, setose perithecia, unitunicate asci, and dark, ornamented ascospores.

Ascomata: Perithecial, black, carbonaceous, often setose. Shape: globose to subglobose. Surface: roughened, sometimes covered with stiff hairs. Ostiole: papillate, short‑beaked, usually slightly lighter in colour. Position: superficial on substrate or partially immersed.

Common name: None.
Habitat: Nothofagus forest
Substrate: Saprobic, on decaying wood
Distribution: New Zealand
Season: Autumn to early winter
Biostatus: Exotic
Edible: No
Spore print: White
Macro images:
Lasiosphaeria ovina
Scale bar
Scale= 0.1 mm.
 
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