basidiomycete (Meaning)
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basidiomycete (n)
any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota
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any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Basidiomycetes are a diverse group of fungi that produce spores on specialized structures called basidia.
The gills of mushrooms and the shelves of shelf fungi are examples of basidiomycete fruiting bodies.
Many basidiomycetes are wood-decay fungi, playing an important role in nutrient cycling in forests.
The common mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, is a widely cultivated basidiomycete.
