Let me share with you a Let me share with you a dfference between zygomycota and ascomycota.
| Aspect | Zygomycota | Ascomycota |
| Reproductive structure | Zygospores | Ascospores |
| Sexual Reproduction | Involves the formation of zygosporangia | Involves the formation of asci within ascomycete fruiting bodies (ascocarps) |
| Asexual Reproduction | Sporangia producing sporangiospores | Conidia produced on conidiophores or specialized structures (e.g., pycnidia) |
| Spore Dispersal | Spores are often dispersed by air currents or mechanical means | Ascospores may be forcibly discharged or dispersed by various means, depending on the species |
| Habitat | Terrestrial | Diverse habitats, including terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments |
| Hyphal Structure | Coenocytic hyphae (lack septa) | Septate hyphae (cross-walls present), but some may have coenocytic hyphae |
| Associations with Plants | Mycorrhizal associations are less common | Many form mycorrhizal associations with plants, aiding in nutrient absorption |
| Examples | · Rhizopus
· Mucor · Pilobolus |
· Aspergillus
· Penicillium · Saccharomyces |
| Economic Importance | · Some are used in the production of fermented foods e.g., tempeh | · Used in food production e.g., baking, brewing
· Antibiotics (Penicillium) · Biotechnology |