An update on the genera Ascobolus and Saccobolus with keys and descriptions of three coprophilous species, new to Italy
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Abstract
Ascobolus aglaosporus, Ascobolus sacchariferus and Saccobolus obscurus are described and discussed. All author–™s collections of 19 Ascobolus and 13 Saccobolus so far known from dung in Italy are listed, and each species illustrated by colour photos. Updated keys to coprophilous Ascobolus and Saccobolus species from Italy are provided.