The Elaphomycetaceae are a
family
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of
fungi
A fungus (: fungi , , , or ; or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and mold (fungus), molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as one ...
in the order
Eurotiales
The Eurotiales are an order of sac fungi, also known as the green and blue molds. It was circumscribed in 1980.
Classification
Currently the order Eurotiales contains 5 families, 28 genera and 1280 species:
*Family Aspergillaceae Monascacea ...
. According to a 2008 estimate, the family contains two
genera
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and 27 species.
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Ascomycota families
Taxa described in 1889
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