The family Dacampiaceae comprises a group of fungi within the order Ustilaginales, notable for their parasitic relationships with various host plants. This family includes several genera, such as Dacampia, Weddellomyces, Leptocucurthis, Xenosphaeria, and Aaosphaeria. Members of Dacampiaceae typically exhibit a dimorphic life cycle, alternating between a yeast-like stage and a filamentous parasitic stage. They are primarily plant pathogens, infecting the reproductive structures of their host plants, leading to the formation of galls or other deformities. The study of Dacampiaceae is significant in understanding the diversity and ecological roles of smut fungi.