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basidiomycota

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[buh-sid-ee-oh-mahy-koh-tuh] / bəˌsɪd i oʊ maɪˈkoʊ tə /

plural noun

Mycology.

  1. the basidiomycetes considered as belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota of the kingdom Fungi.

Etymology

Origin of basidiomycota

From New Latin; see origin at basidiomycete, -ota

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In addition, the basidiomycota includes smuts and rusts, which are important plant pathogens, and toadstools.

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