(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera

the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants

family of fungi parasitic mostly on leaves; includes powdery mildews

parasitic fungi having globose and sometimes necked or beaked perithecia

fungi having carbonous perithecia with long necks

family of fungi having brightly colored fleshy or membranous ascocarps; sometimes placed in its own order Hypocreales

family of fungi characterized by dark brown to black spores

the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants