What is another word for basidiomycota?
Pronunciation: [bˌe͡ɪsɪdɪˌɒmɪkˈə͡ʊtə] (IPA) 
Basidiomycota is the scientific name for a group of fungus that are characterized by the production of sexual reproductive structures called basidia. There are several synonyms for this group of fungi including club fungi, mushroom-forming fungi, and Pucciniomycotina. Some other synonyms for Basidiomycota include hymenomycetes, phycomycetes, and agarics. The group includes some very important fungi such as the edible mushrooms as well as some important plant pathogens, such as rust fungi. Basidiomycota includes a diverse range of species that produce mushrooms, shelf fungi, and puffballs. These fungi play important roles in decomposition in forest ecosystems and are important for bioremediation purposes in industrial settings.
