Comparative study of two different species belonging to family xylariaceae
Keywords:
Ascomycetes, Xylaria hypoxylon, Xylaria polymorpha, dead man’s fingerAbstract
Ascomycetes occupy a wide range of habitats and play a significant role in ecological processes. The Xylariaceae is a family of fungi belonging to the phylum Ascomycota, class Sordariomycetes, and order Xylariales. The family is frequently cited as comprising around 40 to 60 genera. The largest and most well-known genus within this family is Xylaria, which contains over 300 to 500+ species (Matik, 2025). The present study focuses on distinguishing between Xylaria polymorpha and Xylaria hypoxylon, two members of Ascomycetes fungi, in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra. Field surveys, sample collection, isolation, and regular monitoring were conducted over a six-month period from June 2024 to December 2024. Species identification was performed using standard identification keys and comparative microscopic slide analysis. A total of 32 specimens were collected from different locations across the study area. Among the collected samples, Xylaria hypoxylon and Xylaria polymorpha were dominant species.
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