Species content of soil micromycetes of different areas of Israel (Haifa, Akko, Caesarea, Kafr Kanna, Nazareth, Tiberias, Jordan River shore, Jericho, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada, Dead Sea shore) is given. A total of 83 species belonging to 59 genera were found in 74 soil samples collected in Israel during February#x2014;March 1994. Many species belonging to the Deuteromycetes were found as well as a few species belonging to other classes, including Zygomycetes and Ascomycetes. Eighteen species are new or rare for the biota of Israel. Peculiarities of species and genera content of soil micromycetes of different regions of Israel are discussed. General, specific, and dominant taxons are described. The dermatophyte,Microsporium gypseum, and keratinophilic species of the genusChrysosporiumwere commonly found.
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