Eumycetes is a term used to describe a diverse group of fungi that includes athletes foot, ringworm and other common infections. The term eumycetes can also be used interchangeably with the terms filamentous fungi or true fungi. Other synonymous words for eumycetes include ascomycetes, basidiomycetes and zygomycetes. These different types of fungi are distinguished by their spore-bearing structures, which produce different types of spores that aid in their dispersal. Eumycetes play important ecological roles as decomposers as well as pathogenic agents. Understanding the synonyms for eumycetes can help scientists and healthcare professionals to better communicate and exchange knowledge about these fascinating organisms.