Marchandiomyces corallinus

Marchandiomyces corallinus
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Corticiales
Family: Corticiaceae
Genus: Marchandiomyces
Species:
M. corallinus
Binomial name
Marchandiomyces corallinus
(Roberge) Diederich & D.Hawksw. (1990)
Synonyms
  • Illosporium corallinum Roberge (1847)

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.