basidiomycotina

noun

Meaning

A large subdivision of fungi that produce spores on a club-shaped structure called a basidium, including most familiar mushrooms, puffballs, and shelf fungi.

Examples

Many species within the Basidiomycotina are essential for decomposing wood in forest ecosystems.
The taxonomic classification of the Basidiomycotina has been refined significantly by modern DNA sequencing.

Synonyms: basidiomycete, club fungus

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basidiomycotina

noun

Pronunciation: bəˌsɪdi.oʊmaɪˈkoʊtɪnə

Definition

A large subdivision of fungi that produce spores on a club-shaped structure called a basidium, including most familiar mushrooms, puffballs, and shelf fungi.

Examples

Many species within the Basidiomycotina are essential for decomposing wood in forest ecosystems.
The taxonomic classification of the Basidiomycotina has been refined significantly by modern DNA sequencing.
Mycology students spend weeks learning to identify the diverse fruiting bodies produced by the Basidiomycotina.

Synonyms of basidiomycotina

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