Trypetheliopsis
Trypetheliopsis is a genus of fungi in the family Trypetheliaceae. This genus was first described in 1926 by Hans Sydow and Petra Ramlow. Species within Trypetheliopsis are lichenized fungi, meaning they form a symbiotic relationship with algae or cyanobacteria. The thallus, which is the vegetative body of the lichen, is typically crustose, adhering closely to the substrate.
The ascocarps, or fruiting bodies, of Trypetheliopsis are usually immersed within the thallus, appearing as small,
Trypetheliopsis species are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. They commonly grow on bark and