What is another word for Family Sphaerobolaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli sfˈe͡əɹəbˌɒle͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
The Family Sphaerobolaceae is a class of fungi that includes several species such as Sphaerobolus stellatus, Sphaerobolus iowensis and others. These fungi are commonly known as cannonball fungi due to their unique shape and method of spore dispersal.
Other synonyms for the Family Sphaerobolaceae include the order Sphaerobolales and the genus Sphaerobolus. The fungi in this group typically grow on decaying wood, producing small, spherical fruiting bodies that contain the spores. When ripe, the fruiting bodies forcibly eject the spores, shooting them several feet away from the parent fungi.
Despite their petite size, the fungi in the Sphaerobolaceae family play an important role in the ecosystem by breaking down plant matter and releasing nutrients back into the soil.
