Ascomycetous
belonging or pertaining to the Ascomycota.
Historical Examples
As is clear from the above, nearly all the lichens are produced by the association of an ascomycetous fungus with algae.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 5 Various
Ergot, the altered grain of rye and other grasses caused by the attack of an ascomycetous fungus called Claviceps purpurea.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia Various
Passing 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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