Helotiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A fungus family of order Helotiales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Helotiaceae is a fungus family of order Helotiales that primarily contains inoperculate discomycetes with small apothecia.
- Researchers studied the genetic relationships within Helotiaceae to gain a better understanding of this fungus family's evolution.
- Species of Helotiaceae have been isolated from a wide range of environments and hosts worldwide.
- Molecular phylogenetic studies revealed several lineages within the Helotiaceae that are yet to be fully classified.
- Members of Helotiaceae can often be identified by their tiny fruiting bodies, usually in shades of orange or yellow.