Definitions

1. noun

A group of fungi, especially a subkingdom of fungi that includes mushrooms, bracket fungi, and other organisms.

“The mycetes were found to play a vital role in breaking down organic matter in the forest ecosystem.”

2. noun

In some classifications, a subkingdom of the kingdom Fungi, including all fungi that produce spores on a hypnenium.

“The scientist studied the mycetes to learn more about their unique reproductive strategies.”