Parasynnemellisia khasiana
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Parasynnemellisia khasiana is a newly discovered fungus species and genus from the Phaeosphaeriaceae family in the Pleosporales order. It grows on dead bamboo stems in Meghalaya's forests.​
Taxonomy:
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Phylum: Ascomycota
- Order: Pleosporales
- Family: Phaeosphaeriaceae
- Genus: Parasynemellisia (newly established)
- Species: Parasynemellisia khasiana
Discovery:
- Found on bamboo litter in Meghalaya, India.
- Published in Phytotaxa (Vol. 732, Dec 2025).
- Authors include J. Pratibha, D. Jayarama Bhat, Turki M. Dawoud, and Ashish Prabhugaonkar.
Significance:
- Represents a new genus and species in fungal taxonomy.
- Adds to the growing list of bambusicolous fungi (fungi associated with bamboo).
- Contributes to understanding fungal diversity in Northeast India, a biodiversity hotspot.
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