Polyporales

order of fungi Polyporales (Polyporales) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 20 families with 195 known species. Key family groups include Cerrenaceae, Dacryobolaceae, Fibroporiaceae, Fomitopsidaceae, Gelatoporiaceae, and Grifolaceae. Among its members, 42 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Mushrooms (Agaricomycetes).