👉 The term "euascomycetes" refers to a group of fungi that are characterized by their ability to produce a large number of spores, which they use to grow and reproduce. These spores are then dispersed throughout the environment as new generations of fungi, or "esca," continue to grow and multiply. This process is known as mycelial growth, and it allows for the rapid reproduction of these fungi over long periods of time. The term was coined by Dr. Peter G