1. Ascomycetes
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2. Basic Information Kingdom - Fungi Subkingdom – Dikarya
Commonly known as ‘sac fungi’, which is largest phylum of fungi
Asexual reproduction – vegetative reproductive spores (conidia)

3. Metabolism Heterotrophic – feeds on organic compounds
Obtain from dead matters, or as symbionts
Digestive enzymes to break down organic substances

4. Living environment Basically all land ecosystems worldwide
Even in Antarctica
Distribution of species variable
Can grow in inhospitable environment for other organisms

5. Impacts Decomposers – help the detritivores obtain nutrients
Provide food for many animals ranging from insects to large animals
Form symbiotic associations with green algae and other algae – lichens
Agent of many plant diseases – ex) Dutch Elm Disease
Penicillium chrysogenum – penicillin