A fungus or fungal organism that exists in or is characterized by the dikaryotic condition with two nuclei.
From 'dikaryon' and the Greek suffix '-phyte' (plant/organism). This term was created in 20th-century mycology to classify fungi based on their nuclear organization.
Not all fungi are dikaryophytes—some fungi skip this stage entirely—but for the major groups like mushrooms and rusts, being a dikaryophyte is a normal and essential part of their reproductive strategy.
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