Faasierinevaceae

Faasierinevaceae is a family of fungi within the order Agaricales. This family is characterized by its relatively small, often delicate fruiting bodies. Members of Faasierinevaceae typically produce gilled mushrooms, with the gills attached to the stem in various ways, sometimes decurrently running down the stipe. The spores are generally smooth and hyaline, meaning they are transparent. Microscopic examination of the basidia, the spore-bearing cells, is often crucial for accurate identification within this family. The hymenium, the spore-producing surface, can exhibit cystidia, specialized sterile cells.

The ecological roles of Faasierinevaceae are diverse, with many species believed to be saprotrophic, playing a part in the decomposition of organic matter, particularly wood and leaf litter. Some species may also exhibit mycorrhizal associations with plants, though this is less commonly studied than in other agaric families. The distribution of Faasierinevaceae is widespread, found in various habitats across temperate and tropical regions. Due to their small size and often inconspicuous nature, many species within Faasierinevaceae remain poorly understood, and further research is needed to fully elucidate their taxonomy, ecology, and evolutionary relationships. The family is considered to be relatively small compared to some other families in Agaricales.