Xylaria hypoxylon Xylaria polymorpha Xylaria longipes Xylaria is a genus of ascomycetous fungi commonly found growing on dead wood. The name comes from the Greek xýlon meaning wood (see xylem). Two of the common species of the genus are Xylaria hypoxylon and Xylaria polymorpha. Xylaria hypoxylon, known by the common names stag`s horn and candle-.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylaria
(from the article `Ascomycota`) Neurospora, a genus of about 12 widespread species, produces bakery mold, or red bread mold. It has been used extensively in genetic and biochemical ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/x/3