👉 The term "syncellus" is a genus of fungi in the family Ascomycota. The specific name "syncellus" comes from the Greek words "syn-" (meaning together) and "celloides," which mean "fungal" or "fungoid." Fungi are generally classified into three main groups: mycorrhizal fungi, saprophytic fungi, and symbiotic fungi. The syncellus genus falls under the category of "symbiotic