Ascomycota
Ascomycota
Ascomycota (pronounced as-koh-my-KOH-tuh) is a division of the kingdom Fungi that, together with the Basidiomycota, forms the subkingdom Dikarya. Its members are commonly known as the sac fungi or ascomycetes.
Etymology
The term "Ascomycota" is derived from the Greek words "askos" meaning sac, and "mykes" meaning fungus, referring to the sac-like structure called an ascus (plural: asci) that produces spores in these fungi.
Characteristics
Ascomycota is characterized by a sporocarp known as an ascus, which contains typically eight ascospores. These spores are produced sexually and are genetically different from their parent. Ascomycota also reproduce asexually through the production of conidia, which are genetically identical to their parent.
Classification
Ascomycota is divided into three subgroups: Pezizomycotina, Saccharomycotina, and Taphrinomycotina. These subgroups are distinguished by their different types of ascus and the way in which the ascospores are released.
Related Terms
- Mycology: The study of fungi.
- Hypha: The branching filamentous structure of a fungus.
- Mycelium: The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments (hyphae).
- Sporulation: The process of spore formation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ascomycota
- Wikipedia's article - Ascomycota
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