Monascaceae is a former family 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 subclass
Eurotiomycetidae.
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Genera
According to Mycobank
MycoBank is an online database, documenting new mycological names and combinations, eventually combined with descriptions and illustrations. It is run by the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute in Utrecht.
Each novelty, after being screene ...
, Monascaceae was subdivided as follows:Backusia
''Monascus'' is a genus of Mold (fungus), mold. Among the known species of this genus, the red-pigmented ''Monascus purpureus'' is among the most important because of its use in the production of certain fermented foods in East Asia, particular ...
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* '' Basipetospora''
* '' Eurotiella''
* '' Fraseriella''
* '' Monascus''
* '' Physomyces''
* '' Xeromyces''
The primary genus ''Monascus'' is currently ranked in Aspergillaceae
References
Eurotiomycetes
Ascomycota families
Taxa described in 1894
Obsolete fungus taxa
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