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Cryptobasidiaceae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Basidiomycota
Class:	Exobasidiomycetes
Order:	Exobasidiales
Family:	Cryptobasidiaceae Malençon ex Donk
Type genus
Cryptobasidium Lendn.
Genera
Botryoconis Clinoconidium Coniodictyum Cryptobasidium Drepanoconis

The Cryptobasidiaceae are a family of fungi in the Basidiomycota, Exobasidiales order. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, especially in neotropical areas. Members of the Cryptobasidiaceae are plant pathogens that grow parasitically on the leaves, stems and fruits of plants, especially those in the family Lauraceae.

References

1. Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. pp. 92–93. ISBN 978-0-85199-827-5.

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