deuteromycetes
/ˌduːtəroʊmaɪˈsiːtiːz/
noun
- A large group of fungi that do not have a known sexual reproductive stage; also called imperfect fungi.
- Some deuteromycetes are used to produce antibiotics like penicillin.
- Biology students learn about deuteromycetes when studying fungal classification.
- Deuteromycetes include many molds that cause food to spoil.