Scleritodermidae

Scleritodermidae is a family of fungi in the order Agaricales. This family is small and less known, with a few genera and species. The family was first described by mycologist Rolf Singer in 1948. The fungi in this family are characterized by their tough, leathery fruit bodies and their preference for growing on wood.

Taxonomy[edit | edit source]

The family Scleritodermidae was first described by the Argentine mycologist Rolf Singer in 1948. The type genus is Scleritoderma. The family is classified in the order Agaricales, in the class Agaricomycetes.

Description[edit | edit source]

Members of the Scleritodermidae family are characterized by their tough, leathery fruit bodies. They are typically small to medium-sized, and have a preference for growing on wood. The fruit bodies are usually brown or grayish in color, and have a smooth or slightly roughened surface.

The spores of Scleritodermidae fungi are typically smooth, hyaline, and non-amyloid. The basidia are usually four-spored, but two-spored basidia have also been observed in some species.

Genera[edit | edit source]

The family Scleritodermidae includes the following genera:

Ecology and distribution[edit | edit source]

Scleritodermidae fungi are found worldwide, but are most common in temperate and tropical regions. They are typically found growing on wood, including both living trees and dead wood.