Syncephalastraceae
Family of fungi
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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]
Division:Mucoromycota
Class:Mucoromycetes
Order:Mucorales
Family:Syncephalastraceae
Naumov ex R.K. Benj. (1959)
Naumov ex R.K. Benj. (1959)
| Syncephalastraceae | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Fennellomyces linderi | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Mucoromycota |
| Class: | Mucoromycetes |
| Order: | Mucorales |
| Family: | Syncephalastraceae Naumov ex R.K. Benj. (1959) |
| Type genus | |
| Syncephalastrum J.Schröt. (1892) | |
Description
The family is characterized by the presence of merosporangia. Zygospores are warty, and borne on opposed suspensors.
