Ceratostomataceae

The Ceratostomataceae are a family of fungi in the phylum Ascomycota, class Sordariomycetes.[1] Species in the family have a widespread distribution, and are found growing on other fungi, on soil, or rotting vegetation.[2] The family may not be monophyletic as currently defined.[3]

Ceratostomataceae
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Ceratostomataceae

G. Winter
Type genus
Ceratostoma
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Genera

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Genera

References

  1. Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58. Archived from the original on 2009-03-18.
  2. Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. pp. 60–61. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.
  3. Zhang N, Blackwell M (2002). "Molecular phylogeny of Melanospora and similar pyrenomycetous fungi". Mycological Research. 106 (2): 148–55. doi:10.1017/S0953756201005354.


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