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Arthrobotrys hertziana sp. nov. from the Canary Islands

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 1999

MARKUS SCHOLLER
Affiliation:
Greifswald University, Fachrichtung Biologie Mycological Laboratory, Jahn-Strasse 15, 17487 Greifswald, Germany
ANNEMARTHE RUBNER
Affiliation:
Greifswald University, Fachrichtung Biologie Mycological Laboratory, Jahn-Strasse 15, 17487 Greifswald, Germany
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Abstract

A new nematophagous hyphomycete is described from the Canary Islands as Arthrobotrys hertziana. It has branched conidiophores with slightly swollen tips, mostly three-septate conidia, and sticky knobs as trapping devices. A key to Arthrobotrys species forming sticky knobs is presented. Among six nematode and two springtail species tested as hosts only the nematode Panagrellus redivivus was trapped. The results are discussed with reference to taxonomical problems and the possibly limited host range.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© The British Mycological Society 1999

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