In this article we will discuss about the classification of Fungi. Oomycetes - The Oogamous Fungi: Some of the important points of Oomycetes are listed below: 1. The mycelium is coenocyte (multinucleate and aseptate). 2. Hyphal wall contains cellulose and other glucans in many members. In some cases chitin or fungus cellulose is also present. 3. Asexual reproduction involves [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of fungi. The classification of fungi is still in a state of flux. A stable and ideal system of classification is yet to be proposed. Many systems have been proposed from time to time by mycologists. With the advancement of knowledge newer systems are proposed while the older ones are discarded. [...]
They are classified into 7 divisions, distinguished by the presence or absence of a Plasmodium or pseudo-plasmodium. Further named as Division Myxomycota (fungi with plasmodia or pseudo-plasmodia) while the majority of fungi consist of filamentous structure and named as Eumycota. Division I: Myxomycota: It consists of four classes: Class I: Acrasiomycetes: Assimilative phase is free living amoebae which unite as [...]