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Which phylum does Ascomycota belong to?
Which phylum does Ascomycota belong to?
- Phylum Basidiomycota
- Phylum Dikarya
- Phylum Fungi (correct)
- Phylum Ascomycetes
What is the defining feature of Ascomycota?
What is the defining feature of Ascomycota?
- Ascospores
- Basidiomycota
- Asci (correct)
- Sac fungi
How many species are there in the phylum Ascomycota?
How many species are there in the phylum Ascomycota?
- Over 64,000 (correct)
- Over 1,000
- Over 100,000
- Over 10,000
Which of the following is an example of a sac fungus?
Which of the following is an example of a sac fungus?
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What is the relationship between Ascomycota and lichens?
What is the relationship between Ascomycota and lichens?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Ascomycota
- Ascomycota belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- The defining feature of Ascomycota is the production of asci, which are sac-like structures that contain spores.
- There are approximately 64,000 known species of Ascomycota.
- An example of a sac fungus is morels.
- Ascomycota have a symbiotic relationship with algae and cyanobacteria to form lichens.
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Test your knowledge of Ascomycota, the largest phylum of Fungi, with this quiz! Learn about the defining features, species diversity, and more of this fascinating group known as the sac fungi or ascomycetes. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about these nonmotile spore-bearing organisms.
