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Compare the different types of fruiting bodies in fungi.

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The fruiting bodies are not formed in Mastigomycotina ans Zygomycotina. The fruiting bodies of Ascomycetes are ascocarps and those of Basidiomycetes are basidicocarps. The ascocarps of the three types :
(1) Apothecium (pl. apothecia) : These are cup-shaped or disc-shaped fruiting bodies. The asci are arranged in upper layer, called hymenium. Example, Morchella.
(2) Perithecium (pl. perithecia) : It is flask-shaped fruiting body which has a definite apical pore, called ostiole. Example, Claviceps.
(3) Clesitothecium (pl. Cleistothecia) : It is a small spherical or ovoid indehiscent fruiting body which is completely closed from all the sides. Example, Erysiphe.
The basidiocarps of basidiomycetes differ in shape and size. The most common fruiting body of button mushroom has umbrella shaped pileus and stalk-like stipe.
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