Agaricostilbomycetes

Class of fungi

Agaricostilbomycetes is a class of fungi within the division Basidiomycota. This class is characterized by its unique morphology and ecology, often associated with plant hosts as pathogens or symbionts.

Taxonomy

The class Agaricostilbomycetes was established to accommodate certain basidiomycetous fungi that did not fit well into other classes. It includes several orders, each with distinct morphological and genetic characteristics.

Orders

• Agaricostilbales
• Spiculogloeales

Morphology

Members of the Agaricostilbomycetes class exhibit a variety of fruiting body forms, ranging from simple spore-producing structures to more complex basidiocarps. The basidia are often tubular or clavate, and the spores are typically hyaline and smooth.

Ecology

Agaricostilbomycetes are primarily found in terrestrial environments, often associated with decaying wood or leaf litter. Some species are known to form mycorrhizal associations with plants, while others are pathogenic to their hosts.

Significance

The ecological roles of Agaricostilbomycetes are diverse, contributing to the decomposition of organic matter and nutrient cycling in ecosystems. Their interactions with plants can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on the species and environmental conditions.

Related pages

• Basidiomycota
• Fungi
• Mycology
• Plant pathology

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