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Choanephoraceae

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The Choanephoraceae are a family of fungi in the order Mucorales. Members of this family are found mostly in the tropics or subtropics, and only rarely in temperate zones.[2] The family currently includes species formerly classified in the family Gilbertellaceae.

Description

In this family, the sporangia and sporangiola borne on separate and distinct sporangiophores. Zygospores are striate, and borne on apposed or tongue-like suspensors.

References

  1. ^ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 282. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
  2. ^ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. p. 68. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.

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Choanephoraceae: Brief Summary

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The Choanephoraceae are a family of fungi in the order Mucorales. Members of this family are found mostly in the tropics or subtropics, and only rarely in temperate zones. The family currently includes species formerly classified in the family Gilbertellaceae.

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