Coelomycetes
Natural Habitat
- Plants (acting as saprophyte and pathogen)
- Other fungi
- Lichens
Suitable Substrates in the Indoor Environment
- Ceiling Tiles
- Floor Tiles
Mode of Dissemination
- Insects
- Water Splash
- Wind
Allergenic Potential
- Type I (hay fever, asthma)
Potential Opportunist or Pathogen
Industrial Uses
Potential Toxins Produced
Additional Comments
- These are asexual fungi that form conidia in pycnidia or acervuli (asexual fruiting structures). Examples of Coelomycete fungi include Phoma and Pestalotia