What is another word for sphaerobolaceae?
Pronunciation: [sfˈe͡əɹəbˌɒle͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Sphaerobolaceae is a term that represents a family of fungi that is commonly found in the soil and dung. Synonyms for this term include Pseudonectria sphaeropsoidea, Pachyphlodes phlyctidioides and Nectria phlyctidioides. These fungi are characterized by their spherical or oval-shaped fruiting bodies, which are usually brown or black in color and have a smooth or slightly rough surface. They are also known to be saprophytic, meaning they feed on dead organic matter such as plant debris and animal dung. Sphaerobolaceae is an important family of fungi for soil ecology research and its various synonyms are used interchangeably in scientific literature.
