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Imperfect fungi is a group represented by fungal species which have
simple mycelia
unknown mechanisms of sexual reproduction
unknown phylogenetic relationship
lost its survival mechanism against harsh environments
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Imperfect fungi, also known as Deuteromycetes or fungi imperfecti, is a group of fungi that are characterized by their lack of a known sexual reproductive stage or the absence of a known sexual structure. Unlike other fungi that have both asexual and sexual reproductive stages, imperfect fungi reproduce exclusively through asexual means.
Imperfect fungi are classified based on their asexual reproductive structures, such as conidia (spores) or mycelial fragments. These fungi produce spores or other propagules that are capable of dispersing and germinating to form new fungal colonies. Some examples of imperfect fungi include species of Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Candida.
The lack of a known sexual reproductive stage in imperfect fungi has made it challenging to assign them to a specific taxonomic group. Historically, imperfect fungi were grouped together based on their similar asexual reproductive structures. However, with advances in molecular techniques and DNA analysis, many imperfect fungi have been reclassified or assigned to their respective sexual reproductive groups when their sexual stages were discovered. Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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