| Eremotheciaceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Ascomycota |
| Subphylum: | Saccharomycotina |
| Class: | Saccharomycetes |
| Order: | Saccharomycetales |
| Family: | Eremotheciaceae Kurtzman. |
| Type genus | |
| Eremothecium Borzí |
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| Genera | |
The Eremotheciaceae are a family of yeasts in the order Saccharomycetales. According to the 2007 Outline of Ascomycota, the family contains 2 genera; however, the placement of the genus Coccidiascus is uncertain.[1] Species in the family have a widespread distribution, and are especially prevalent in tropical areas.[2]