In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Ascomycetes 2. Occurrence and Economic Importance of Ascomycetes 3. Somatic Structures 4. Phylogeny. Introduction to Ascomycetes: The Ascomycetes and the Basidiomycetes are commonly known as higher fungi. They include fungi which possess much complexity of structure. The Ascomycetes, or sac fungi, as they are commonly known, are characterized by the [...]
Learn about the comparison between phycomycetes and ascomycetes. Habitat: Most Phycomycetes are aquatic and even the terrestrial ones have aquatic tendency. They are largely saprophytic than parasitic. Reverse is the case with the Ascomycetes where very few- species are true aquatic. They are mostly parasites of varying degree. Somatic Body: In the Phycomycetes it is very simple being composed of [...]
The following points highlight the three families under which ascobolus has been classified. The families are: 1. Morchellaceae 2. Pezizaceae 3. Ascobolaceae. Family # 1. Morchellaceae: The apothecia of this family are large and vary greatly in shape. Their receptacle may be honeycomb-like, campanulate—in both cases distinctly stipitate—or sometimes pezizoid and substipitate. This family is characterized by its smooth elliptical [...]