Biology:Syncephalastraceae

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Short description: Family of fungi

Syncephalastraceae
'Fennellomyces linderi' 1.jpg
Fennellomyces linderi
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Mucoromycota
Order: Mucorales
Family: Syncephalastraceae
Naumov ex R.K. Benj. (1959)
Type genus
Syncephalastrum
J.Schröt. (1892)

The Syncephalastraceae are a family of fungi in the order Mucorales. Members of this family have a widespread distribution, but are more common in tropical and subtropical regions.[1]

Description

The family is characterized by the presence of merosporangia. Zygospores are warty, and borne on opposed suspensors.

References

  1. Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. 2007. p. 344. ISBN 978-0-85199-827-5. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7662091 entry