Additions to the family Junewangiaceae (Sordariomycetes): novel species and new records from freshwater habitats in Southwestern China

• DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1566263
• Publication Date: 2025-04-22T05:27:05Z
• Authors: Wen-Peng Wang; Chuan-Gen Lin; Ting-Xiang Liu; Hong-Wei Shen; Zong-Long Luo

Junewangiaceae (Sordariomycetes) is a family with relatively recent taxonomic history and small number of described species. However, major challenge within this the inability to distinguish between various genera based solely on phylogenetic analysis. In study, we introduced two new species, Junewangia guangxiensis J. synnematica, which formed independent clades in analysis displayed characteristics that were easily distinguishable from other species family. Additionally, three previously known viz., Dictyosporella aquatica, D. thailandensis, are reported China for first time. Furthermore, bambusicola documented freshwater habitat. The results enhance our understanding provide some suggestions addressing problems future.