👉 Ceratobasidium is a genus of fungi in the family Ceratobasidiaceae, which includes the species of the same name that are commonly known as "ceratobasids." These fungi are characterized by their distinctive conical spores, which can be found on the surface or within the cells. They are known for their ability to grow rapidly and produce large numbers of conidia, which are small structures composed of multiple sporangia arranged in a network.