The Phallales is an
order
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* A socio-political or established or existing order, e.g. World order, Ancien Regime, Pax Britannica
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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 subclass
Phallomycetidae.
Taxonomy
The order contains three
families
Family (from ) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). It forms the basis for social order. Ideally, families offer predictability, structure, and safety as ...
:
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Claustulaceae which includes 12 species in 6 genera
*
Gastrosporiaceae which includes 3 species in a single genus
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Phallaceae
Phallaceae is a family of fungi, commonly known as stinkhorns, within the order Phallales. Stinkhorns have a worldwide distribution, but are especially prevalent in tropical regions. They are known for their foul-smelling, sticky spore masses ...
which includes 180 species across 31 genera
The genera
Saprogaster and
Vandasia are also included in this order but not yet classified in a family level taxon.
See also
*
List of taxa named after human genitals
References
External links
*
MushroomExpert.com: the Order Phallales*
Basidiomycota orders
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