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Deuteromycota

Deuteromycota

1 9.9
A group of fungi with no known sexual stage
  • noun
  • /ˌdjuːtərəˈmaɪkəˌtə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : Deuteromycota
  • The Deuteromycota group includes many important fungi.

Examples

  • The classification of Deuteromycota highlights the challenges of grouping fungi without observed sexual cycles.

  • Some plant diseases are caused by Deuteromycota species due to their asexual reproduction.

  • Scientists have reclassified many members of Deuteromycota as more genetic data becomes available.

  • Many species of Deuteromycota are used in medicine.

  • The scientist studied the Deuteromycota fungi to better understand their unique reproductive processes.

  • Researchers discovered several species within the Deuteromycota that are important for biotechnology.

  • Fungi classified as Deuteromycota are often used in the production of antibiotics.

Synonyms

Deuteromycetes
vsDeuteromycota
  • Archaic
9.9

Fungi whose sexual reproduction is not known

is the subdivision-level name for the same group rather than a class
class Deuteromycetes
vsDeuteromycota
  • Archaic
9.9

A former group of fungi with no known sexual stage

is the subdivision term used now rather than an outdated classification
Deuteromycotina
vsDeuteromycota
  • Archaic
9.9

A group of fungi with no known sexual stage

is the formal subdivision name now used instead of older labels
Fungi imperfecti
vsDeuteromycota
  • Archaic
9.9

A group of fungi with no known sexual stage

is the formal taxonomic subdivision term rather than a descriptive group

Surface Forms

Deuteromycota singular
Deuteromycotas plural

Etymology

Deuteromycota comes from Greek parts deutero- 'second' and mycota 'fungi', like 'mushroom'. It was used for fungi whose sexual, or 'second', stage had not been seen, so the name helps you remember these are fungi without a known sexual form.