An order of ascomycetous fungi which includes many economically important plant parasites as well as saprophytes. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
order Sphaerialesnoun large order of ascomycetous fungi usually having a dark hard perithecia with definite ostioles; in more recent classifications often divided among several orders Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974