Taeniolellales

Taeniolellales is an order of lichen-forming fungi in the class Arthoniomycetes. Fungi in this order are typically found growing on bark or wood. The order contains a single family, Taeniolellaceae, and a single genus, Taeniolella. These fungi are characterized by their dark, simple, and often elongated conidia, which are asexually produced spores.

Members of Taeniolellales are often inconspicuous and can be difficult to identify without microscopic examination. They are generally not considered to be of significant ecological or economic importance. Their distribution is widespread, and they can be found in various habitats across the globe. Research into the genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships of Taeniolellales is ongoing, contributing to a better understanding of fungal taxonomy and lichenology. The order represents a small but distinct lineage within the Arthoniomycetes, highlighting the diversity of fungal life forms that engage in symbiotic relationships with algae or cyanobacteria to form lichens.