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Definition of Ascomycetes
1. Noun. Large class of higher fungi coextensive with division Ascomycota: sac fungi.
Generic synonyms: Class
Group relationships: Ascomycota, Ascomycotina, Subdivision Ascomycota, Subdivision Ascomycotina
Member holonyms: Euascomycetes, Subclass Euascomycetes, Discomycetes, Subclass Discomycetes, Family Morchellaceae, Morchellaceae
Definition of Ascomycetes
1. n. pl. A large class of higher fungi distinguished by septate hyphæ, and by having their spores formed in asci, or spore sacs. It comprises many orders, among which are the yeasts, molds, mildews, truffles, morels, etc.
Definition of Ascomycetes
1. Noun. (plural of ascomycete) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ascomycetes
1. ascomycete [n] - See also: ascomycete
Medical Definition of Ascomycetes
1. A class of fungi characterised by the presence of asci and ascospores. Such fungi have generally two distinct reproductive phases, the sexual or perfect stage and the asexual or imperfect stage. Ajellomyces capsulatum and Ajellomyces dermatitidis are pathogenic members of this class. Origin: G. Askos, a bag, + mykes, mushroom (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascomycetes
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