👉 Schizoplacidae are a family of fungi that belong to the order Actinobacteria and are classified as unicellular, rod-shaped organisms. They primarily inhabit soil and water bodies, where they can grow in diverse environments, including wetlands, swamps, and arid deserts. The term "schizoplacid" is derived from their characteristic elongated, spiky appendages that resemble the shape of a butterfly's wings when twisted and folded.