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Mushroom Taxonomy: Understanding the Classification of Fungal Species Understanding the taxonomy of mushrooms and fungal species involves recognizing the hierarchical classification system used to organize and categorize these organisms. Here's a breakdown of the taxonomy commonly used in mycology: 1. Kingdom: Fungi - Mushrooms belong to the kingdom Fungi, which also includes molds, yeasts, and other types of fungi. Fungi are distinct from plants, animals, and bacteria. 2. Phylum: Basidiomycota or Ascomycota - Most mushrooms belong to either the phylum Basidiomycota or Ascomycota. Basidiomycota includes mushrooms with gills, like the typical edible mushrooms, while Ascomycota includes fungi like morels and truffles. 3. Class: Agaricomycetes, Eurotiomycetes, etc. - Within the phyla Basidiomycota and Ascomycota, there are various classes. For example, Agaricomycetes is a class within Basidiomycota that includes many mushroom-forming fungi, while Eurotiomycetes is a class within Asc