Family Sphaeriaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic fungi having globose and sometimes necked or beaked perithecia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fungal species classified under the family Sphaeriaceae have perithecia with distinctive necks and beaks, making them distinguishable from other related fungi.
- Research has identified multiple parasitic species within the family Sphaeriaceae, often with host-specific associations and variable reproductive structures.
- Characterization of perithecia from various fungal specimens led to their reclassification into the family Sphaeriaceae due to shared morphological traits.
- Taxonomic revisions suggest the expansion of the family Sphaeriaceae to encompass fungi exhibiting an increased range of beaked and necked perithecia forms.
- Globose perithecia were commonly observed in members of the family Sphaeriaceae, sometimes exhibiting modified structures in the form of apical necks or distinct beaks.