Notes onTremella mesentericaand allied species

摘要

Some aspects of development and biology ofTremella mesentericaand two closely allied species are discussed; some associated fungi are noted.Tremella brasiliensis, previously known only from neotropical areas, is reported from Japan; an extended description is provided. One North American species,Tremella mesenterellaBandoni amp; Ginns, is described as new, and other taxa with superficially similar basidiocarps are discussed.Key words: Tremellaceae,Tremella, T. mesenterica, T. mesenterella, T. philippinensis, T. rufobrunnea, conidium ontogeny, basidiome development.