First molecular evidence of lichen-inhabiting and new insights into the evolution of lifestyles of Acrospermales (Dothideomycetes).

Acrospermales represent one of the least studied lineages of Dothideomycetes and are characterized by diverse ecological strategies, including saprotrophic, epiphytic, fungicolous, lichenicolous, and bryophilous lifestyles. The order is composed of two teleomorphic genera, and , and five anamorphic genera of unclear relationships. The objectives of the study were to establish the phylogenetic position of species collected from lichens in the tropical forest of Bolivia and to infer the evolution of the lichenicolous lifestyle in Acrospermales.