Chapter 23.2, Problem 1CSC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the life cycle and habitats of other fungal groups permit them to grow as large and old as some basidiomycetes.

Introduction:

Basidiomycetes are the filamentous and basidiospores containing fungi. In this group the spores are produced on structures called basidia. In a favorable condition, each spore may develop into whole fungi. Basidiomycete is that division of fungi which includes mushroom, puffballs and stinkhorns. Amanita and Polyporus are the examples of basidiomycetes.