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Ophiocordyceps camponoti-melanotici is a species of fungus that parasitizes insect hosts, in particular members of the order Hymenoptera. It was first isolated from Viçosa, Minas Gerais, on Camponotus melanoticus.
Description
This species' mycelium is a dark brown colour, and is quite sparse. Its stromatal morphology is similar to O. Camponoti-rufipedis. Its fertile area is also a dark brown colour, measuring up to 1.0mm. Its ascomata are semi-erumpent and flask-shaped, with a prominent neck. Its asci possesses 8 spores, the apical cap measuring up to 8 millimetres (0.31 in). The ascospores are hyaline and thin-walled.
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