Taphrina caerulescens
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Taphrina caerulescens is a species of fungus
in the Taphrinaceae family. A plant pathogen, it causes leaf blisters on oak trees (Quercus sp.). The associated anamorph species is Lalaria coccinea, described in 1990.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
in the Taphrinaceae family. A plant pathogen, it causes leaf blisters on oak trees (Quercus sp.). The associated anamorph species is Lalaria coccinea, described in 1990.