Fungi Imperfecti
Fungi Imperfecti
Fungi Imperfecti (pronounced: /ˈfʌndʒaɪ ɪmpɛrˈfɛkti/), also known as Deuteromycota, is a polyphyletic group of fungi that do not fit into the commonly established taxonomic classifications of fungi that are based on the structures used in sexual reproduction. The term "imperfect" refers to the lack of a known sexual stage in these fungi, in contrast to the "perfect" or sexual stage that is observed in other fungi.
Etymology
The term "Fungi Imperfecti" is derived from Latin, where "fungi" means fungi and "imperfecti" means imperfect. This term was coined to describe the incomplete or "imperfect" understanding of their life cycle, specifically the absence of a visible sexual stage.
Classification
Fungi Imperfecti are classified under the phylum Deuteromycota, which is not recognized in many modern fungal classification schemes due to its polyphyletic nature. Instead, these fungi are often classified based on their asexual spore-producing structures and are grouped under the term "anamorphic fungi".
Related Terms
- Anamorph: The asexual reproductive stage of a fungus, often used in the classification of Fungi Imperfecti.
- Teleomorph: The sexual reproductive stage of a fungus. Fungi Imperfecti lack a known teleomorph.
- Mycology: The study of fungi, including Fungi Imperfecti.
- Polyphyletic: A group of organisms derived from more than one common evolutionary ancestor or ancestral group, not including the most recent common ancestor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fungi Imperfecti
- Wikipedia's article - Fungi Imperfecti
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