Ascomycetous
belonging or pertaining to the ascomycota.
historical examples
as is clear from the above, nearly all the lichens are produced by the -ssociation of an ascomycetous fungus with algae.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 16, slice 5 various
ergot, the altered grain of rye and other gr-sses caused by the attack of an ascomycetous fungus called claviceps purpurea.
the new gresham encyclopedia various
p-ssing over the rest of the sporiferous fungi, we find amongst the ascomycetous group several that are highly esteemed.
fungi: their nature and uses mordecai cubitt cooke
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