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Septobasidiaceae

Septobasidiaceae

9.9
A group of fungi that live on plants in tropical areas and often cause disease
  • noun
  • /sɛpˌtoʊˌbæsɪˈdiːeɪˌsi/
  • Specialized
: Septobasidiaceae
  • Members of the Septobasidiaceae are commonly found on the bark of tropical trees.

Examples

  • The unique life cycle of the Septobasidiaceae has attracted interest from mycologists worldwide.

  • Research has shown that Septobasidiaceae fungi can cause disease in economically important crops.

  • The Septobasidiaceae family includes several species that affect crops.

  • Researchers are studying the Septobasidiaceae to understand their impact on agriculture.

  • Members of the Septobasidiaceae are often found on the leaves of tropical plants, showcasing their parasitic nature.

  • Research has demonstrated that species from the Septobasidiaceae family can weaken various important agricultural crops.

  • The Septobasidiaceae fungi play a significant role in the ecosystem by parasitizing specific plant hosts in tropical regions.

Synonyms

family Septobasidiaceae
vsSeptobasidiaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of fungi that often live with scale insects

focus on parasitizing plants mainly in tropical regions

Surface Forms

Septobasidiaceae singular
Septobasidiaceae plural

Morphology

Septobasidiaceae = Septobasidium (opaque) = Septobasidium + aceae

The formation uses a specialized Latinized botanical family suffix (-aceae) and a scientific genus name, a pattern not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Septobasidiaceae combines Septo- from Latin 'septum' meaning 'a wall or division', the root basidium from Greek 'basis' meaning 'a base or pedestal', and the family ending -aceae. So the name points to a family of fungi with divided cell walls and a special 'base' structure, and these fungi often live on plants and can cause disease.