Syncephalastraceae
| Syncephalastraceae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Mucoromycota |
| Class: | Mucoromycetes |
| Order: | Mucorales |
| Family: | Syncephalastraceae Naumov ex R.K. Benj. (1959) |
| Type genus | |
| Syncephalastrum J. Schröt. (1892)
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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]
Description
The family is characterized by the presence of merosporangia. Zygospores are warty, and borne on opposed suspensors.
References
- ^ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. p. 344. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.
External links
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