Oletheriostrigula

Oletheriostrigula is a fungal genus in the family Strigulaceae. It comprises the single species Oletheriostrigula papulosa. This microscopic fungus was first described in 1848 and has undergone several taxonomic reclassifications before being placed in its own genus in 1996. Unlike the vast majority of the Strigulaceae, O. papulosa does not form a symbiotic relationship with algae. It produces small, spherical fruiting bodies (ascomata) that grow on dead plant material, particularly on plants with durable or persistent leaves. The fungus has a widespread distribution, favouring warm climates, and plays a role in decomposition processes. O. papulosa is characterised by its unique combination of morphological features, including apically free paraphyses with bulbous tips, and its ability to produce both sexual and asexual spores....read more on Wikipedia.