Ascoidea

Bref., 1891

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Ascoidea is a of ascomycetous yeasts in the Ascoideaceae. in this genus are characterized by via hat-shaped ascospores coated with oxylipins. They have been documented from galleries in dead wood, a fermented beverage workshop in China, and exhibit a widespread but patchy distribution with records from Europe and Asia.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ascoidea: /ˌæskoʊˈaɪdiə/

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Habitat

galleries in dead wood; also isolated from fermented beverage production environments.

Distribution

Widespread distribution with documented records from Europe (Sweden) and Asia (China).

Life Cycle

via ascospore formation; ascospores are distinctly hat-shaped and coated with 3-hydroxy oxylipins. Ascospore release occurs through terminal tearing of asci, likely via pressure.

Human Relevance

Ascoidea xinghuacunensis was isolated from a traditional fermented beverage (Fenjiu) production workshop in China, suggesting potential association with fermentation environments.

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