For 10 points, name this kingdom of eukaryotic heterotrophs that includes yeasts and mushrooms.
One group of these organisms creates a cup-like reproductive structure called the ascocarp and propagates using conidia. Rice blast disease and chytridiomycosis are conditions caused by members of this taxon. Many plants form mutualistic associations called(*) mycorrhizae with its members. Spitzenkorpers control growth of one structure found in this taxon; that structure is the hyphae, and this kingdom contains the natural source of penicillin. Lichens include these organisms and a photosynthetic symbiont. For 10 points, name this kingdom of eukaryotic heterotrophs that includes yeasts and mushrooms.
One group of these organisms creates a cup-like reproductive structure called the ascocarp and propagates using conidia.
{Fungi} [or {fungus}, or {Ascomycota} before “chytridiomycosis”]