What is another word for Order Helotiales?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdə hɛlˈə͡ʊʃə͡lz] (IPA) 
Order Helotiales, commonly known as jelly fungi, are a diverse group of fungi characterized by their gelatinous or rubbery texture when moist. There are several synonyms that are used to refer to this particular order of fungi, including Tremellales, Auriculariales, and Dacrymycetales. These synonyms are based on different characteristics exhibited by the fungi within the Helotiales order. Tremellales is used to refer to the fungi that form a gelatinous substance when wet, while Auriculariales is used to refer to those fungi that have a short, ear-like fruiting body. Dacrymycetales, on the other hand, refers to those fungi that have a gelatinous texture and produce drop-like fruiting bodies. Regardless of the synonym used, the fungi within the Helotiales order play an essential role in ecosystem stability and nutrient cycling.
