Urosporella

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Urosporella
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Urosporella

G.F. Atk.
Type species
Urosporella americana
G.F. Atk.

Urosporella is a genus of fungi in the family Amphisphaeriaceae; according to the 2003 Outline of Ascomycota, the placement in this family is uncertain. [1]

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References

  1. Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58.