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Family: | Apiosporaceae K.D.Hyde, J.Fröhl., Joanne E.Taylor & M.E.Barr (1998)
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Apiospora Sacc. (1875)
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The Apiosporaceae are a family of fungi in the Ascomycota.[1] It was placed in the order Amphisphaeriales in 2020.[2]
The family was circumscribed in 1998.[3] Species in the family are saprobic, and derive nutrients by decomposing and digesting plant matter, especially palms and grasses. Anamorph genera include Arthrinium and Cordella.[4]
As accepted by Species Fungorum and Outline of Fungi 2020 (with amount of genera);[2]