Sordariomycetes

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iSordariomycetes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Subdivision: Pezizomycotina Class: Sordariomycetes
Orders
Diaporthales Hypocreales Melanosporales Melioales Microascales Ophiostomatales Phyllachorales Sordariales Xylariales

Sordariomycetes is a class of the subdivision, Pezizomycotina, which includes ascomycetous fungi.

Sordariomycetes generally produce their asci in perithecial fruiting bodies.

Sordariomycetes are also known as Pyrenomycetes for their nature of appearing after a fire passes through the forest.

[edit] References

• Barr 1978
• Farr et al 2001
• Samuels & Blackwell 2001
• Zhang & Blackwell 2001
• Castlebury et al. 2002