Microtyphulaceae

Microtyphulaceae is a family of fungi in the order Microthyriales. The family was circumscribed by Karl Wilhelm Gottlieb Leopold Fuckel in 1870. Microtyphulaceae is characterized by its anamorphic state, which is represented by the genus Microthyrium. The teleomorphic state of the family is less well-known, but it is believed to be represented by the genus Microtyphula.

The genus Microthyrium is a cosmopolitan genus of fungi that is commonly found on dead wood, particularly conifers. The genus is characterized by its small, dark, and powdery fruiting bodies, which are often difficult to see with the naked eye. The genus is also characterized by its simple, septate, and hyaline hyphae.

The genus Microtyphula is less well-known, but it is believed to be represented by a few species that are found on dead wood. The genus is characterized by its simple, septate, and hyaline hyphae, as well as its simple, septate, and hyaline asci and ascospores.

Microtyphulaceae is an important family of fungi because it represents a group of fungi that are commonly found on dead wood. Dead wood is an important habitat for many other organisms, and the fungi in this family play an important role in the decomposition of wood. The fungi in this family also produce secondary metabolites that have potential medicinal and industrial applications.