Question
How do Basidiomycetes differ from Phycomycetes?

Answer

S.No.
Basidiomycetes
Phycomycetes
1.
The mycelium is septate.
The mycelium is aseptate and coenocytic.
2.
No asexual spores are formed.
Asexual reproduction is by zoospores or aplanospores.
3.
Sexual reproduction is by somatogamy.
Sexual reproduction is isogamous, anisogamous or oogamous.
4.
A fruiting body, the basidiocarp is formed.
No fruiting body is formed; the zygospore or oospore directly undergoes development.
5. A dikaryophase is seen in the life cycle. No dikaryophase is found in the life cycle.

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