Subclass Discomycetes (Noun)
Meaning
A large and taxonomically difficult group of Ascomycetes in which the fleshy fruiting body is disklike or cup-shaped.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The subclass Discomycetes comprises a wide variety of species, including morels and cup fungi, which differ greatly in size, shape, and color.
- Members of the subclass Discomycetes can be found in various habitats, ranging from forests to grasslands and even deserts.
- Some cup fungi belonging to the subclass Discomycetes are edible and considered delicacies in certain cultures.
- Despite their relevance in ecology, many species within the subclass Discomycetes still await formal scientific classification.
- Fungal specimens of the subclass Discomycetes require careful examination under a microscope to distinguish one species from another.