Phragmobasidiomycetidae

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Phragmobasidiomycetidae (class Hymenomycetes) A subclass of fungi in which the basidia are divided by septa. The fruit bodies are typically gelatinous or waxy. There are 3 orders. Species include saprotrophs, parasites, and symbionts. See also JELLY FUNGUS.

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