Onygenales

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Onygenales
Onygena equina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Eurotiomycetes
Subclass: Eurotiomycetidae
Order: Onygenales
Cif.
ex Benny & Kimbr. (1980)
Type genus
Pers.
(1800)
Families

Ajellomycetaceae

Arachnomycetaceae

Arthrodermataceae
Ascosphaeraceae
Gymnoascaceae
Onygenaceae
Eremascaceae

The Onygenales are an order of fungi in the class Eurotiomycetes and division Ascomycota. The order's last common ancestor is estimated to have lived 150 million years ago.[1]

Onygenales can consume and break down keratin, the main component of the outer layer of skin.[2] They are primarily found on animals, droppings, and areas frequented by animals. Many are dimorphic, and can change from mold to yeast form depending on their environment.[1]

Many onygenalean fungi are

autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosus.[3][page needed
]

References

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    S2CID 184486499
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  2. ^ "Onygenales". New Brunswick Museum. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
  3. ISBN 0-471-52229-5
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