The significant variability of the habitus of apothecia of Ascobolus scatigenus (Berk.) Brumm. from various localities is mentioned. The variability of their size, shape and colour is emphasized by the fastchanging of their coloration in the course of ascosporedischarge.Ascospore ornamentation was observed by SEM and the microphotographs as well as a photograph of the apothecia accompany the paper. Yet unpublished localities of A. scatigenus are given.
Antonín V., Moravec J. (2001): Some notes on the remarkable variability of Ascobolus scatigenus (Discomycetes, Pezizales). – Czech Mycology 52(4): 295–298.