Piedraia hortae
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Piedraia hortae is a species fungus
in the family Piedraiaceae
. It is the cause of black piedra
.
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 family Piedraiaceae
Piedraiaceae
The Piedraiaceae are a family of fungi in the Ascomycota, class Dothideomycetes. The family contains the single genus Piedraia....
. It is the cause of black piedra
Black piedra
Black piedra is a form of piedra caused by Piedraia hortae.Terbinafine has been used in the treatment....
.