Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic class of organisms: "class Acrasiomycetes" refers to a specific group of organisms known as cellular slime molds. These are simple, eukaryotic organisms that exhibit characteristics of both fungi and protozoa during their life cycle.
   • A classification in biology: In biological taxonomy, it is the class name for these organisms, which are sometimes classified within the kingdom Protoctista.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The class Acrasiomycetes includes fascinating organisms that transition from independent cells to a multicellular slug.
  • Scientists studied the life cycle of a species within the class Acrasiomycetes.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal scientific classification to denote a rank (class) below the phylum and above the order.
  • The phylogenetic position of the class Acrasiomycetes has been debated among mycologists.

Variants and Related Words

• Acrasiomycete (n): A member of the class Acrasiomycetes.
  • An acrasiomycete was observed aggregating under laboratory conditions.
• Cellular slime mold (n): The common descriptive name for organisms in this class.
  • Dictyostelium is a well-known genus of cellular slime mold.

Synonyms

• Cellular slime molds: The common, descriptive synonym for organisms classified as Acrasiomycetes.
• Dictyostelids: A term sometimes used for a major group within this class.

Related Phrases

• "Belongs to the class Acrasiomycetes": A phrase used to specify the taxonomic classification of an organism.
  • This species of slime mold belongs to the class Acrasiomycetes.

Noun

1. cellular slime molds; in some classifications placed in kingdom Protoctista