Doratomyces is a genus

Genus

In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...

 of the fungi

Fungus

A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...

 imperfecti

Fungi imperfecti

The Fungi imperfecti or imperfect fungi, also known as Deuteromycota, are fungi which do not fit into the commonly established taxonomic classifications of fungi that are based on biological species concepts or morphological characteristics of sexual structures because their sexual form of...

, closely related to Scopulariopsis

Scopulariopsis

Scopulariopsis is a genus of anamorphic fungi that are saprobic and pathogenic to animals. The widespread genus contains 22 species....

. Their conidiophores gather together to form a stalk-like inflorescence known as a synnema

Synnema

A Synnema is a large, erect reproductive structure borne by some fungi. Conidiophores fuse together to form a strand resembling a stalk of wheat, with conidia at the end or on the edges....

 or coremia; Scopulariopsis being distinguished in their lack of such a structure.

Usually associated with decay, they are usually found in association with dead wood, rotting plants, and in soil or dung. Economically, they can cause rot in potatoes, oats and corn.