Definition for Difference between revisions of "Ascomycota"
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Largest group of fungi; includes yeasts, lichens, morels, truffles, and cup fungi. Responsible for many plant diseases such as powdery mildew and Dutch elm disease. Reproduce sexually with spores formed in sacs called asci. | Largest group of fungi; includes yeasts, lichens, morels, truffles, and cup fungi. Responsible for many plant diseases such as powdery mildew and Dutch elm disease. Reproduce sexually with spores formed in sacs called asci. | ||
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'''Number of Species:''' 50,000 | '''Number of Species:''' 50,000 | ||
Latest revision as of 21:07, 19 February 2022
Largest group of fungi; includes yeasts, lichens, morels, truffles, and cup fungi. Responsible for many plant diseases such as powdery mildew and Dutch elm disease. Reproduce sexually with spores formed in sacs called asci.
Common name: sac fungi
Number of Species: 50,000
Examples: Neurospora, Morchella, Ergot