What is another word for hymenomycetes?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪmənˌɒma͡ɪsˌiːts] (IPA) 
Hymenomycetes is a term used to describe a diverse group of fungi that includes mushrooms, toadstools, and saprobes. Synonyms for this term include agaric fungi, lamella fungi, and gilled fungi. Other synonyms for hymenomycetes include basidiomycetes, which refers to the class of fungi that produce spores on club-shaped structures called basidia. Hymenomycetes are also sometimes called hymenopilus, a term that reflects their spore-producing structures. Regardless of the term used, these fungi are an important part of many ecosystems, playing vital roles in decomposing dead organic matter, forming mutualistic relationships with plants, and providing food for a variety of animals.
