Cyttariales
order of fungi
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The Cyttariales is an order of fungi within the class Leotiomycetes. These fungi are primarily parasitic, notably on beech trees in the Southern Hemisphere. They are characterized by forming spherical, often brightly colored stromata (fruiting bodies) that become gelatinous at maturity. These stromata have a dimpled, cellular appearance, reminiscent of a honeycomb, which gives the genus its name. The Cyttariales family is known as Cyttariaceae. Some species within this genus are used as food in southern South America.123
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