Many organisms in this phylum have perithecium as a reproductive structure.
Many organisms in this phylum have perithecium as a reproductive structure. Amorphotheca resinae is an organism in this phylum that can feed on aircraft fuel. They are the most common symbiots with Trebouxia in an organism that is often used as indicator of air quality. (*) Aflatoxins are created by organisms in this phylum. During sexual reproduction, an important organism in this phylum becomes elongated and pear-shaped, giving them the name "shmoos." Penicillin was isolated from a species in it. They often are in a symbiotic relationship with green algae in lichen and they are named because they form small spores during sexual reproduction. That aforementioned organism is used to make alcohol. For 10 points, name this phylum of fungi that includes baker's yeast.
Many organisms in this phylum have perithecium as a reproductive structure.