•This family contains 22 genera and 57 species and includes the most important human pathogens.
•The anamorphic states are arthrosporic with rhexolytic secession (e.g. Malbranchea), or solitary terminal spores are produced which may be unicellular (Chrysosporiumlike) or multicellular.
•The ascospores carry ornamentations (spines, pits or reticulations). The gymnothecia often have a few conspicuously large coiled hyphae.