👉 Ostrophagous is a genus of fungi in the family Ascomycota. It belongs to the order Ascomycetes, which includes over 100 genera that produce a variety of fungi, including those found in gymnosperms, such as ovoid and conical mushroom-like structures. The term "ostreophagous" is derived from the word "ostreophila," meaning "streaky" or "wavy." This genus of fungi are known