The Family Dacrymycetaceae is commonly known as the "Trembling crust" family due to the tremulous texture of its fruiting bodies. However, there are other synonyms used to refer to this family of fungi, such as the "Jelly fungi" family, which highlights the gelatinous nature of the fruiting bodies. Another commonly used synonym is the "Tears of Blood" family, which emphasizes the reddish-orange coloration of some of the species, resembling droplets of blood. Other alternative synonyms include the "Witch's Butter" family, "Amber Jelly" family, and the "Orange Jelly" family. Despite the different names, these fungi are all part of the same family, characterized by gelatinous and often colorful fruiting bodies.