''Diatrype'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
crust fungi
The corticioid fungi are a group of fungi in the Basidiomycota typically having effused, smooth basidiocarps (fruit bodies) that are formed on the undersides of dead tree trunks or branches. They are sometimes colloquially called crust fungi or pa ...
in the family
Diatrypaceae
The ''Diatrypaceae'' are a family of fungi in the order Xylariales. According to a 2008 estimate, the family has 13 genera
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as wel ...
. The widespread genus contains 59 species.
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References
Xylariales
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