Classification of Fungi

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The classification of fungi is generally based on the following criteria:
  • Morphology of reproductive structures
  • Types of spores formed
  • Characteristics of the life cycle
  • Morphology of the thallus

The major groups are as follows

A. Sexual Reproduction Not Identified

DEUTEROMYCETES (= FUNGI IMPERFECTI)

E.g., CERCOSPORA, FUSARIUM

illustration of fungi classification

fig. 8.22 - Classification of Fungi

B. Sexual Reproduction Identified

(1) MYCELIUM ASEPTATE

- OOMYCOTA

Includes (i) PHYCOMYCETES (Algal Fungi)

E.g., PHYTOPHTHORA, ALBUGO

(ii) ZYGOMYCETES (Conjugation Fungi)

E.g., MUCOR, RHIZOPUS

(2) MYCELIUM SEPTATE

- EUMYCOTA

Includes (i) ASCOMYCETES (Sac fungi)

E.g., YEAST, CANDIDA

(ii) BASIDIOMYCETES (Club fungi)

E.g., PUCCINIA, AGARICUS

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