According to the phylogeny shown below, which of the following is a synapomorphy (shared, derived character) of ascomycetes and basidiomycetes?
A)complex, multicellular fruiting bodies
B)regular septa
C)chitin in cell walls
D)hyphae
E)All of these choices are correct.

Question

According to the phylogeny shown below, which of the following is a synapomorphy (shared, derived character) of ascomycetes and basidiomycetes? 
A)complex, multicellular fruiting bodies 
B)regular septa 
C)chitin in cell walls 
D)hyphae 
E)All of these choices are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Regular septa are a shared, derived character of both ascomycetes and basidiomycetes, distinguishing them from other fungal groups such as zygomycetes which have irregular septa. The other characteristics listed are not unique to these two groups and are found in other fungal lineages.

According to the Phylogeny Shown Below, Which of the Following