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Eumycota

Definition:

a division of true fungi; eukaryotic heterotrophic walled organisms; distinguished from Myxomycota (fungus-like slime molds); comprises subdivisions Mastigomycotina, Zygomycotina, Ascomycotina, Basidiomycotina, and Deuteromycotina (imperfect fungi)

Class:

plant noun

Usage:

division | proper noun

Plural:

Eumycota*
(* Eumycota may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

division » taxonomic group » biological group » group

Member of:

Fungi

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

Ascomycota | Basidiomycota | Deuteromycota | Eumycetes | Mastigomycota | true fungus | Zygomycota

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