Mantellaceae
Mantellaceae is a family of fungi within the order Cantharellales. It was established by the mycologist Long in 1994. The family consists of about 20 species, which are commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Mantellaceae are thought to be ancient lineages, and their morphology is considered to be highly specialized.
Members of this family are characterized by their unique microscopic features and growth habits. They form
Mantellaceae species have different ecological roles in their respective ecosystems. They are saprotrophic fungi, obtaining nutrients
The systematics and phylogeny of Mantellaceae have been somewhat challenging to resolve due to inadequate DNA