The order Cantharellales is a group of fungi within the class Agaricomycetes, primarily known for containing many species of gilled mushrooms, including chanterelles. Members of this order display diverse fruiting body morphologies, ranging from classic mushroom shapes to coral- or club-like forms. They are ecologically important, with many forming ectomycorrhizal associations with trees, facilitating nutrient exchange, while others are saprotrophic, decomposing organic matter. Cantharellales species are distributed worldwide, often in forested habitats, and several are valued as edible mushrooms due to their flavor and culinary significance. Their classification is based on a combination of morphological features and molecular phylogenetics.