What are Dikaryotic cells of fungi and their characteristics?

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What are Dikaryotic cells of fungi and their characteristics?

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An example of a dikaryotic organism is Dikaryomycota, a phylum of fungi which have an extended dikaryon period in their life cycle. This dikaryotic stage in fungi involves the formation of two haploid nuclei, which later merge into a single nucleus in a later state. These haploid nuclei are genetically distinct. The class of organisms known as Basidiomycetes, which includes both poisonous and edible mushrooms, is known to have a relatively short dikaryotic growth stage.