What is another word for ascomycete?
Pronunciation: [ɐskˈɒma͡ɪsˌiːt] (IPA) 
Ascomycete is a type of fungus that belongs to the phylum Ascomycota. These fungi are characterized by the formation of a specialized reproductive structure called an ascus, which contains spores. Ascomycetes have a range of synonyms that are used in scientific literature, including sac fungi, cup fungi, and saccharomycetes. Sac fungi refer to the ascus, which is shaped like a sac and contains spores. Cup fungi are named after the cup-shaped fruiting bodies that some ascomycetes produce. Saccharomyces refers to a specific genus of ascomycetes that includes yeast species used in baking and brewing. Other synonyms for ascomycetes include pyrenomycetes, discomycetes, and operculate fungi.
