Family Sclerotiniaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A fungus family of order Helotiales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Family Sclerotiniaceae is a family of fungi in the order Helotiales, which is a diverse group of fungi that can be found worldwide.
- Members of the family Sclerotiniaceae are commonly known as the "cupid's dart" or " fairy ring" fungi due to their characteristic appearance.
- Many species within the family Sclerotiniaceae are saprotrophic, obtaining nutrients by breaking down organic matter in the environment.
- The family Sclerotiniaceae is characterized by the production of small, disk-shaped fruiting bodies called apothecia.
- The genus Botrytis, a member of the family Sclerotiniaceae, includes several plant pathogenic species that can cause significant damage to crops.