How to Identify Cordycipitaceae
Cordycipitaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Hypocreales, class Sordariomycetes. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cordycipitaceae Species
Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill.
Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill.
Beauveria bassiana is an insect-pathogenic fungus widely used as a broad-spectru…
Akanthomyces aculeatus Lebert
Akanthomyces aculeatus Lebert
Akanthomyces aculeatus is a fungus in the Cordycipitaceae family native to Europ…
Lecanicillium tenuipes (Petch) Zare & W.Gams
Lecanicillium tenuipes (Petch) Zare & W.Gams
Engyodontium aranearum is an ascomycete fungus in Cordycipitaceae that parasitiz…
Cordyceps militaris (L.) Fr.
Cordyceps militaris (L.) Fr.
Cordyceps militaris is a common Northern Hemisphere fungus grown commercially fo…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cordycipitaceae?
Cordycipitaceae funguss belong to the Hypocreales order in the Fungi kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cordycipitaceae?
Cordycipitaceae is classified in the order Hypocreales, class Sordariomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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