Zoospores| what are Zoospores?
Zoospores are spores that are self-propelled by means of flagella. Propulsion is often coupled with chemotactic movement, zoospores having the ability to sense chemicals diffusing …
Fungi
Spores of Fungi
The reproduction by means of small spores is a cornerstone in the ecology of fungi. Although a single spore may have a negligible chance of …
What is Mushroom?
Mushroom, the conspicuous umbrella-shaped fruiting body (sporophore) of certain fungi, typically of the order Agaricales in the phylum Basidiomycota but also of some other groups. …
Genetic Components of Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction in Dikaryotic Fungi
Meiosis in fungi happens at a special level within the reproductive lifecycle than in different higher eukaryotes. In mammals, for instance, haploid gametes are produced …
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Chytridiomycota an overview (all you need to know).
The Chytridiomycota is a phylum that basically derived lineages in the kingdom fungi. Informally they are known as Chytrids. Most chytrids grow aerobically in soil, …
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Where Are Chytridiomycota Found?
Member of phylum Chytridiomycota known as the most primitive fungi as per there fossil record. They are also known as Chytrids. Traditionally, the Chytridiomycota have …
Neocallimastigomycota: history, habitat, and LifeCycle
Neocallimastigomycota is a phylum containing anaerobic fungi, which are symbionts found in the digestive tracts of larger herbivores. Anaerobic fungi were originally placed within phylum Chytridiomycota, within Order Neocallimastigales but later raised to …
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Monoblepharidomycetes: Classification and characteristics
Members of the Monoblepharidomycetes have a filamentous thallus that is either extensive or simple and unbranched. They frequently have a holdfast at the base. In contrast to other taxa in their phylum, some reproduce …
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Chytridiomycetes: characteristics and life cycle
Chytridiomycetes is a class of fungi. Members are found in soil, freshwater, and saline estuaries. They are first known from the Rhynie chert. It has recently been redefined to exclude …
What are fungi and Fungal Habitats?
A fungus (plural: fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar …