Microthyriales
order of fungi
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Microthyriales is an order of fungi belonging to the subclass Euascomycetes. Fungi, as a kingdom, are ancient organisms with origins dating back approximately one billion years.12
Key characteristics of Microthyriales include:
* They possess peltate fructifications.1
* Their asci develop on ascogenous hyphae that arise from among the pseudoparenchymatous stroma.1
* The family Microthyriaceae, within this order, is characterized by shield-shaped or radiate perithecia.3
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