What is another word for homobasidiomycetes?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒməbˌe͡ɪsɪdɪˌɒma͡ɪsˌiːts] (IPA) 
Homobasidiomycetes refer to a group of fungi that have a distinctive mushroom-like structure, characterized by a cap on top of a stem. This group of fungi is also known as Homobasidiomycota or simply basidiomycetes. Other terms include club fungi, hymenomycetes, and agaricomycetes. These fungi are classified based on their sexual reproductive structures, which include clamp connections and a fruiting body called the basidiocarp. This group of fungi includes many edible species like shiitake, oyster, and portobello mushrooms. Other homobasidiomycetes are important decomposers, acting as a fungi-bacteria consortium that helps to break down organic matter in soil.
