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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of geoglossum. Family Geoglossaceae: This family was formerly associated with the Helvellaceae to form the order Helvellales, before the importance of the type of dihiscence of the asci became apparent. The fruiting bodies are mostly found on rotton wood, decaying leaves, moss orsoil, usually where plenty of moisture is available. They [...]