Taxonomic separation into fungal phyla is based on

(a) sexual reproduction, or lack thereof.
(b) whether the fungus is a parasite or saprophyte.
(c) the production of certain metabolites, like citric acid.
(d) the edibility of the fungus.


(a) sexual reproduction, or lack thereof.

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