Basidiomycetes
Basidiomycetes
Basidiomycetes (pronunciation: /bəˌsɪdɪoʊmaɪˈsiːtiːz/) are a classification of fungi that produce sexual spores on the outside of a specialized cell known as a basidium. The term "Basidiomycetes" is derived from the Greek words 'basis' meaning 'base' and 'mykes' meaning 'fungus'.
Etymology
The term "Basidiomycetes" is derived from two Greek words: 'basis' which means 'base' and 'mykes' which means 'fungus'. This refers to the basidium, which is the structure where the sexual spores are produced.
Classification
Basidiomycetes are classified under the Fungi kingdom and the Basidiomycota phylum. They are further divided into three subphyla: Agaricomycotina, Pucciniomycotina, and Ustilaginomycotina.
Characteristics
Basidiomycetes are characterized by their unique method of spore production. They produce sexual spores, known as basidiospores, on the outside of a specialized cell known as a basidium. This is a distinguishing feature of Basidiomycetes and separates them from other fungi.
Related Terms
- Basidium: A microscopic, club-shaped spore-bearing structure produced by certain fungi, especially those in the order Basidiomycetes.
- Basidiospore: A spore produced by a basidium.
- Agaricomycotina: A subphylum of fungi that includes species with a basidiocarp.
- Pucciniomycotina: A subphylum of fungi that includes rusts and relatives.
- Ustilaginomycotina: A subphylum of fungi that includes smuts and relatives.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basidiomycetes
- Wikipedia's article - Basidiomycetes
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