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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