Question

Which are the four main kinds of fungi?
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Answer 1

The following are the four main types of the kingdom fungi -

1. Phycomycetes

This kind can be seen in the water habitats. They can reproduce by asexual spores such as zoospores and aplanospores.

2. Ascomycetes

Their cell is multi celled. The organisms of this class may be sorophytes, parasites, decomposers.

3. Basidiomycetes

Examples : Mushrooms, puffballs, etc. Asexual type of spores are not found in them.

4. Deuteromycetes

Example : Alternaria and Trichoderma.