Syncephalastraceae
Fennellomyces linderi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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. ↑ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. p. 344. ISBN 978-0-85199-827-5.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.