Leotiomycetes

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Leotiomycetes

class of fungi

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Class Leotiomycetes Parasitic on plants, especially fruits; thin-walled, inoperculate asci, generally with amyloid apical rings; includes mildews; contains 5 orders. Order Cyttariales Parasitic on plants, causes gall formation, especially on beech trees; spherical, dimpled ascocarps that are yellow to orange
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Class Leotiomycetes Parasitic on plants, especially fruits; thin-walled, inoperculate asci, generally with amyloid apical rings; includes mildews; contains 5 orders. Order Cyttariales Parasitic on plants, causes gall formation, especially on beech trees; spherical, dimpled ascocarps that are yellow to orange
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