What is another word for basidiomycetes?
Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪsɪdɪˌɒma͡ɪsˌiːts] (IPA) 
Basidiomycetes are a complex group of fungi that are commonly referred to as club fungi. They are characterized by the presence of a specialized spore-bearing structure, termed the basidium. Apart from basidiomycetes, many other synonyms are used for this group of fungi, including agaricomycetes, hymenomycetes, and gasteromycetes. Agaricomycetes refers to the fungi that produce spores on gills, whereas hymenomycetes represents those that produce spores on the hymenium. Gasteromycetes are the fungi that produce spores inside a closed, sac-like structure. These synonyms help to distinguish the various classes and types of basidiomycetes from one another and provide additional information about their physical characteristics and habitat.
