Ascomycota

division or phylum of fungi Sac Fungi (Ascomycota) is a phylum containing organisms that share fundamental body plan characteristics. It contains 17 classs with 1,949 known species. Key class groups include Arthoniomycetes, Candelariomycetes, Coniocybomycetes, Dothideomycetes, Eurotiomycetes, and Geoglossomycetes. Among its members, 301 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Fungi (Fungi).