basidiomycota
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of basidiomycota
From New Latin; see origin at basidiomycete, -ota
Example Sentences
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The fungal partner can belong to the Ascomycota, Basidiomycota or Zygomycota.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Most edible fungi belong to the Phylum Basidiomycota; however, some basidiomycetes produce deadly toxins.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
The association between species of Basidiomycota and scale insects is one example.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
The divisions of fungi are the Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Glomeromycota, and the Deuteromycota, a polyphyletic group.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
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