Sordariaceae

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Neurospora

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Subdivision: Pezizomycotina
Genus

Sordaria
Neurospora
Gelasinospora
Monilia

Sordariaceae is a family of fungi within the order sordariales.

They are most notable for including species of fungi known as neurospora, which are commonly found within homes, feeding and expressing sexual structures known as bread molds.

[edit] References

  • C.J. Alexopolous, Charles W. Mims, M. Blackwell, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed. (John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken NJ, 2004) ISBN: 0-471-52229-5


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