Order Sphaeriales is a group of fungi that are characterized by their spherical fruiting bodies or spore-bearing structures. These fungi are commonly found in soil, decaying plant material, and wood. Synonyms for Order Sphaeriales include Sphaeriales sensu lato, Sphaeriaceae, Pyrenomycetes, and Hypocreales. These synonyms are all used to refer to the same group of fungi and can be used interchangeably. The various names for Order Sphaeriales reflect differences in classification based on morphological, ecological, and molecular characteristics. Despite these differences, all of the synonyms refer to the same group of fungi and are recognized by most mycologists.