Subdivision Ascomycotina - The Sac Fungi

The mycelium, when present, is composed of septate hyphae. There are no flagellated stages. Meiospores are formed in an ascus.


Class Ascomycetes

  • Subclass Hemiascomycetidae
    Order Endomycetales (Yeasts)
    Saccharomyces

  • Subclass Plectomycetidae
    Order: Eurotiales (Blue molds)
    Aspergillus

  • Subclass Hymenoascomycetidae

    Order Erysiphales (Powdery mildews)
    Microsphaera

    Order Xylariales (Perithecial ascomycetes)
    Neurospora

    Order Pezizales (Morels and saddle fungi)
    Morchella esculenta | Helvella crispa

    Order Tuberales (Truffles)
    Tuber aestivum

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