| Dipodascaceae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Saccharomycetes |
| Order: | Saccharomycetales |
| Family: |
Dipodascaceae Engl. & E.Gilg (1924) |
| Type genus | |
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Dipodascus Lagerh. (1892) |
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| Genera | |
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Dipodascus |
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Dipodascus
Galactomyces
Geotrichum
Saprochaete
Sporopachydermia
Yarrowia
The Dipodascaceae are a family of yeasts in the order Saccharomycetales. According to the 2007 Outline of Ascomycota, the family contains four genera; however, the placement of Sporopachydermia and Yarrowia is uncertain. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, and are found in decaying plant tissue, or as spoilage organisms in the food industry.