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deuteromycetes

 

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Noun deuteromycetes has 1 sense
  1. Deuteromycetes, class Deuteromycetes - form class; coextensive with subdivision Deuteromycota
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of
     Deuteromycota, subdivision Deuteromycota, Deuteromycotina, Fungi imperfecti, subdivision Deuteromycotina

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Deuteromycetes

Description:

Deuteromycetes is a group of fungi that reproduce asexually and are known as imperfect fungi. They are characterized by the absence of a sexual stage in their life cycle. These fungi play crucial roles in decomposition and are of significant economic importance both as pathogens and as sources of beneficial secondary metabolites.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A taxonomic class of fungi including many common molds.

Example sentence: The presence of deuteromycetes in the damp basement caused the musty smell in the room.

Sense 2:

Noun: The study or research of the fungi of the class Deuteromycetes.

Example sentence: Professor Jenkins' groundbreaking work in deuteromycetes helped advance our understanding of these diverse fungi.

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