Family Blastodiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of saprobic fungi of order Blastocladiales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Blastodiaceae is a family of saprobic fungi that includes a diverse group of organisms in the order Blastocladiales.
- Fungi from the family Blastodiaceae have been isolated from aquatic environments, decaying vegetation, and other damp areas.
- Recent molecular analysis suggests the Blastodiaceae family forms a monophyletic group within the Blastocladiales order.
- In contrast to many fungi that infect plants, those belonging to the family Blastodiaceae have adapted a saprobic lifestyle, instead thriving in moist organic-rich substrates.
- Genus placement of organisms in the Blastodiaceae family continues to evolve due to advancements in taxonomic methods.