sebaceae

Sebaceae is a small family of fungi in the order Helotiales. This family was first described in 1962. The family currently contains only a single genus, Sebacina, and a limited number of species. Members of Sebacina are typically small, often inconspicuous fungi that grow on decaying organic matter, particularly wood and leaf litter. Their fruiting bodies, or ascocarps, are usually cup-shaped or discoid, and can range in color from pale to dark brown. Microscopic examination reveals the presence of asci containing ascospores, which are characteristic of the Helotiales order. Sebaceae fungi play a role in decomposition within their ecosystems. Their distribution is generally widespread across temperate and tropical regions. Research into the Sebaceae is ongoing, with ongoing efforts to clarify species boundaries and phylogenetic relationships within the family.