Ascomycetes -

Ascomycetes play critical roles in human industry and the natural environment.

: Their hyphae (fungal filaments) are septate , meaning they have cross-walls with pores that allow cytoplasm and small organelles to move between cells. Cell Walls : Composed primarily of chitin and -glucans . ascomycetes

The defining feature of ascomycetes is the , a microscopic, sac-like sexual structure. Ascomycetes play critical roles in human industry and