Ravinnetilanteella

Ravinnetilanteella is a genus of fungi in the family Didymosporaceae. It was circumscribed by Nikolai Alexeevich Andreev in 1990. The genus is characterized by the presence of asci in a pseudoparaphysis system.

The species within this genus are found in aquatic environments, including freshwater and saltwater habitats. They are typically filamentous fungi, with hyphae that are short and wide. The ascomata, or fruiting bodies, are usually spherical or vertically elongated and consist of several spores, surrounded by an ascus.

Ravinnetilanteella species are usually epiflora or on submerged objects, such as rocks or woody debris. However, no species have been reported to be pathogenic or benign to other organisms.

The species within this genus were initially part of the genus Nectriella, but were later reclassified into a distinct genus due to their unique morphology. The relationship between Ravinnetilanteella and its closest relatives is not well understood. No comprehensive phylogenetic analysis has been done to clearly define its position in relation to other similar fungi.

Five species have been described within the genus Ravinnetilanteella. They include R. aquaticum, R. butyri, R. gracilis, R. pseudopseudoserj ringi, and R. serj ringi. However, it should be noted that the taxonomy in these fungi is still evolving, and the current nomenclature may be subject to revision.