The following points highlight the three families under which ascobolus has been classified. The families are: 1. Morchellaceae 2. Pezizaceae 3. Ascobolaceae. Family # 1. Morchellaceae: The apothecia of this family are large and vary greatly in shape. Their receptacle may be honeycomb-like, campanulate—in both cases distinctly stipitate—or sometimes pezizoid and substipitate. This family is characterized by its smooth elliptical [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of geoglossum. Family Geoglossaceae: This family was formerly associated with the Helvellaceae to form the order Helvellales, before the importance of the type of dihiscence of the asci became apparent. The fruiting bodies are mostly found on rotton wood, decaying leaves, moss orsoil, usually where plenty of moisture is available. They [...]
In this article we will discuss about the nature of conidia and other spores of deuteromycetes. The Deuteromycetes possess several different spore forms of which mention may be made of conidia, blastospores and chlamydospores. Conidia: Conidia vary greatly in size, shape, number of septations, wall thickness, colour, etc., as do the cells of the conidiophores which bear them. Such differences [...]