Linkosia aquatica sp nov from submerged plant debris from Brazil

A new species, Linkosia aquatica, found on a submerged decaying twig in a stream, is described and illustrated. It is characterized by cylindrical, slightly clavate, sometimes filiform conidia that are 8-21-septate with a distinctly subclavate pale brown apical cell. A key to all Linkosia species and illustrations of their conidia are provided.