The Family Septobasidiaceae is a group of fungi commonly known as the "jelly fungi" due to their gelatinous texture. These fungi are widely distributed and have been found growing on decaying wood and plant debris, as well as on living trees. Some synonyms for the Family Septobasidiaceae include the Auriculariaceae and the Tremellaceae. The Auriculariaceae was formerly used to describe the jelly fungi that have a distinct ear-like shape, while the Tremellaceae was used for jelly fungi that had a more irregular shape. However, recent studies have shown that these families are closely related and have been merged into the Family Septobasidiaceae.