Sordaria
Sordaria is a genus of ascomycete fungi in the family Sordariaceae. Members are saprotrophic, typically growing on plant matter or on herbivore dung. The genus includes numerous species, among which Sordaria fimicola is the best known for educational and research use. Fungi in this genus form dark, small fruiting bodies called perithecia that are often embedded in the substrate.
Sordaria species are common in temperate regions and are particularly associated with decomposing dung and plant
Ascomycete reproduction occurs through the formation of perithecia, flask-shaped structures that contain asci. Each ascus typically
Genetic and educational relevance
Sordaria fimicola is a classic model organism in genetics education. Its asci provide a straightforward system
Sordaria belongs to the domain Eukaryota, kingdom Fungi, phylum Ascomycota, class Sordariomycetes, order Sordariales, and family