Rhizophydiales

Rhizophydiales
A member of Rhizophydiales growing on nutrient agar. Note the discharge papillae near the 12 o'clock position.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Chytridiomycota
Class: Chytridiomycetes
Order: Rhizophydiales
Letcher 2006[1]
Type species
Rhizophydium globosum
Schenk 1858

Rhizophydiales are an important group of chytrid fungi. They are found in soil as well as marine and fresh water habitats where they function as parasites and decomposers.

  1. ^ Letcher, P.M.; Powell, MJ; Churchill, PF; Chambers, JG (2006). "Ultrastructural and molecular phylogenetic delineation of a new order, the Rhizophydiales (Chytridiomycota)". Mycol. Res. 110 (Pt 8): 898–915. doi:10.1016/j.mycres.2006.06.011. PMID 16919432.

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