| Syncephalastraceae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Order: | Mucorales |
| Family: |
Syncephalastraceae Naumov ex R.K. Benj. (1959) |
| Type genus | |
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Syncephalastrum J. Schröt. (1892) |
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The Syncephalastraceae are a family of fungi in the order Mucorales. Members of this family have a widespread distribution, but are more common in tropical and subtropical regions.
The family is characterized by the presence of merosporangia. Zygospores are warty, and borne on opposed suspensors.