Agaricomycotina

Agaricomycotina (pronounced: a-gar-ico-my-co-ti-na) is a subphylum of the kingdom Fungi. It is a diverse group of fungi that includes the mushrooms, puffballs, and shelf fungi, among others.

Etymology

The term "Agaricomycotina" is derived from the Greek words "agarikon" meaning a kind of tree fungus, and "mykes" meaning fungus. The suffix "-tina" is used in taxonomy to denote a subphylum.

Classification

Agaricomycotina is further divided into three classes: Agaricomycetes, Tremellomycetes, and Dacrymycetes. These classes are distinguished by their unique morphological characteristics and genetic sequences.

Agaricomycetes

Agaricomycetes is the largest class within Agaricomycotina, containing over 20,000 species. This class includes the majority of mushroom-forming fungi.

Tremellomycetes

Tremellomycetes is a class of fungi that includes the jelly fungi, which are known for their gelatinous fruiting bodies.

Dacrymycetes

Dacrymycetes is a small class of fungi that includes species with unique "tuning fork" basidia.

Related Terms

Mycology: The scientific study of fungi.
Basidiomycota: A large phylum that, along with Ascomycota, constitutes the subkingdom Dikarya. Agaricomycotina is a subphylum of Basidiomycota.
Fruiting body: The spore-producing organ of a fungus.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Agaricomycotina
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