AuthorDavid, J.C. & Kelley, J.
Year1995
TitleAmorphotheca resinae
SeriesI.M.I. Descriptions of Pathogenic Fungi and Bacteria
TypePaper
SourceI.M.I. Descriptions of Pathogenic Fungi and Bacteria CMI Descriptions of Pathenogenic Fungi and Bacteria Sheet 1230.
IllustrationsLine drawings
Review (by Malcolm Storey)A widespread Cladosporium-like microfungus that grows on the oil/water interface. it was originally isolated from handcream, but has since ben found in soil, creosote, coal tar and wood treated with these. It also grows in fuel tanks where it can cause corrosion.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentAmorphotheca resinaeKerosene FungusFungi: Amorphothecaceae
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