ASCOMYCETES

Ascomycetes, class Ascomycetes

(noun) large class of higher fungi coextensive with division Ascomycota: sac fungi

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

ascomycetes

plural of ascomycete

Source: Wiktionary


As`co*my*ce"tes, n. pl. [NL.; ascus + Gr. , , fungus.] (Bot.)

Definition: A large class of higher fungi distinguished by septate hyphæ, and by having their spores formed in asci, or spore sacs. It comprises many orders, among which are the yeasts, molds, mildews, truffles, morels, etc. -- As`co*my*ce"tous (#), a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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