Diversity of marine fungi associated with wood baits in the estuary Ria de Aveiro, with descriptions of , comb. nov., , sp. nov., and , sp. nov.

Lignicolous marine fungi are a particular group of microorganisms that are typically found in mangroves, salt marshes, and estuaries, normally associated with driftwood or submerged wood. During investigations of lignicolous fungi occurring in the estuary Ria de Aveiro, Portugal, wood baits were submerged in a marina for 1 year. Seventeen distinct marine fungal species were identified, with the most abundant taxa belonging to the family Lulworthiaceae.

Biodiversity of species from marine environments in Portugal and description of sp. nov., a novel species isolated from sea water.

During an extensive survey of marine fungi in coastal marine environments from Portugal, a collection of isolates were obtained from sea water, macroalgae and driftwood. Sixteen distinct species were identified with and being the most frequent. A species isolated from sea water could not be affiliated to any known species.