Marchandiomyces corallinus
Marchandiomyces corallinus is a lichenicolous fungus that parasitizes lichens, particularly those in the genera Physcia, Parmelia, Flavoparmelia, Lepraria, Pertusaria, Lasallia, and Lecanora. It is commonly found in eastern North America and Europe. Parasitism Despite most lichen parasites belonging to the phylum Ascomycota (95%), M. corallinus is in the phylum Basidiomycota. References Corticiales Lichenicolous fungi Fungi described in 1847 Fungi of Europe Fungi of North America