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Coprophilous fungi from Brazil

Thirty-two species of coprophilous fungi were recorded from seven dung samples collected from the state of Matto Grosso do Sul, Brazil, and incubated in moist chambers. Descriptions of some of the more interesting fungi are given, and aspects of their biodiversity and ecology are discussed.

Ascomycetes; coprophilous fungi; diversity; species richness


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