Joblinomyces undulatus, sp. nov., a novel anaerobic fungus from the feces of a Boer goat.

Joblinomyces undulatus, a new anaerobic fungus from Boer goat feces, is identified as a distinct species within the genus Joblinomyces, with less than 2% genetic divergence from related species.

• Why it matters: Understanding the diversity of anaerobic gut fungi is crucial for insights into herbivore digestion and potential biotechnological applications, yet many species remain undiscovered.
• What they did: Scientists isolated and characterized novel AGF strains from Boer goat feces, analyzing morphological features and conducting phylogenetic and transcriptomic sequencing on multiple genetic regions.
• The result: The findings support classifying these isolates as a new species, Joblinomyces undulatus, expanding knowledge of AGF diversity and providing a foundation for future functional studies.