Pezizomycotina

subphylum of fungi

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The Pezizomycotina is a subphylum of fungi within the phylum Ascomycota. This group is characterized by its diverse range of species, including many that form cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting bodies, often referred to as cup fungi. These fungi are typically saprotrophic, meaning they obtain nutrients from dead organic matter, and are found in various environments, including soil and wood. The order Pezizales is a significant part of this subphylum and includes well-known examples like truffles.1234

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Subphylum Pezizomycotina Symbiotic with algae to form lichen; contains all ascomycetes able to produce ascomata; many form ascocarps, although some have lost the ability to undergo meiosis and cannot produce asci (formerly Deuteromycota); contains 10 classes. Class Arthoniomycetes Forms lichens; contains 1 order.
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Subphylum Pezizomycotina Symbiotic with algae to form lichen; contains all ascomycetes able to produce ascomata; many form ascocarps, although some have lost the ability to undergo meiosis and cannot produce asci (formerly Deuteromycota); contains 10 classes. Class Arthoniomycetes Forms lichens; contains 1 order.
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