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Helotiaceae

Helotiaceae

9.9
A family of fungi with many species mostly in tropical forests
  • noun
  • /həˌloʊtiˈeɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
: Helotiaceae
  • Researchers have identified rare species of Helotiaceae in South American rainforests.

Examples

  • The Helotiaceae are known for their wide range of fruiting body shapes.

  • Many tropical ecosystems contain several members of the Helotiaceae family.

  • The Helotiaceae family includes many fascinating fungi.

  • Did you know that Helotiaceae can thrive in tropical climates?

  • Many tropical ecosystems contain several members of the Helotiaceae family.

  • Researchers have identified rare species of Helotiaceae in South American rainforests.

  • The Helotiaceae are known for their wide range of fruiting body shapes.

Synonyms

family Helotiaceae
vsHelotiaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi that live mainly in tropical areas and include many kinds

is a broader description using rounded numbers rather than exact species counts

Compounds

family Helotiaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi that live mainly in tropical areas and include many kinds

Surface Forms

Helotiaceae singular
Helotiaceae plural

Etymology

Helotiaceae is a scientific family name built from a genus name and the common family ending -aceae, which means 'family of' used for plants and fungi, just like Rosaceae is the 'rose family'. So, Helotiaceae means the family that contains the genus Helotium and other similar fungi.