What is another word for Family Dematiaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli dɪmˈe͡ɪʃɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Family Dematiaceae is a family of fungi that comprises of darkly pigmented species that are mostly saprophytes, but some are also parasitic. The family is a group of ascomycetous fungi that are known for their ability to produce spores in a dark brown or black color. Some common synonyms for the term Family Dematiaceae include Coelomycetes, Melanomycetes, Hyphomycetes, and Phaeosphaeriaceae. Coelomycetes refer to a type of fungi that produce their spores within a sac-like structure. Melanomycetes refer to fungi that produce a visible black pigment on colonies. Hyphomycetes refer to the fungi that produce asexual spores on specialized structures. Phaeosphaeriaceae is a family of ascomycetes fungi that are parasitic on a variety of plants.
