Clades: Ascomycetes, Eurotiomycetes, Ascomycetes,
Fungi,
Plants.
Mycology: consume and break down keratin of skin, hair and nails; primarily found on animals, droppings, and areas frequented by animals; important as emerging human pathogens because of the rising rates of immunosuppression due to live-organ transplant, HIV/AIDS, and autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosus.