Melanomma (fungi)
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Melanomma is a genus of fungi in the family Melanommataceae
. It probably evolved from a lichen ancestor, as it is closely related to many lichen
ized species of fungi.
Melanommataceae
The Melanommataceae are a family of fungi in the order Pleosporales. Taxa are widespread in temperate and subtropical regions, and are saprobic on wood and bark.-Genera list:*Acrocordiopsis*Anomalemma - placement tentative...
. It probably evolved from a lichen ancestor, as it is closely related to many lichen
Lichen
Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic organism composed of a fungus with a photosynthetic partner , usually either a green alga or cyanobacterium...
ized species of fungi.