This research focuses on classifying and organizing different types of fungi within the Amphisphaeriaceae family. The scientists discovered that two groups of fungi (Amphisphaeria and Lepteutypa) that were previously thought to be separate are actually the same group. They also identified three new fungal species. This type of research helps us better understand fungal diversity and classification. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps scientists accurately identify and classify fungi that may be important for medicine or agriculture – Contributes to our understanding of fungal biodiversity and evolution – Provides foundation for future research on potentially useful fungal species – Helps track the distribution and spread of different fungal species – Enables better organization of scientific knowledge about fungi