Chytridiomycota

A phylum of fungi that was formerly considered a subdivision of Phycomycetes. They are the only fungi that produce motile spores (zoospores) at some stage in their life cycle. Most are saprobes but they also include examples of plant, animal, and fungal pathogens.

Year introduced: 1999(1986)

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Tree Number(s): B01.300.283

MeSH Unique ID: D008411

Registry Number: txid4761

Entry Terms:

• Mastigomycotina

Previous Indexing:

• Phycomyces (1966-1985)

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Fungi
Chytridiomycota
Batrachochytrium