The ''Endochytriaceae'' are a
family
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of
fungi
A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...
in the order
Cladochytridiales. The family contains 10
genera
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and 56 species according to a 2008 estimate.
It was circumscribed by mycologist
Donald J.S. Barr in 1980.
References
External links
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Chytridiomycota
Fungus families
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