Definition for Ascomycota
From Biology Forums Dictionary
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
