mastigomycotina
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic subclass of fungi: "Mastigomycotina" refers to a group of fungi characterized by having motile spores (zoospores) and motile gametes. These fungi are primarily aquatic or live in moist environments.
Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term is used primarily in mycology (the study of fungi) and taxonomy to categorize a specific group of organisms.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Taxonomic Context: In older classification systems, "Mastigomycotina" was recognized as a formal subclass. Modern phylogenetic studies often reclassify these organisms, and the term may be considered obsolete in some current taxonomic schemes, with groups like Oomycota being placed elsewhere.
Variants and Related Words
- Mastigomycota (n): An alternative name for the same or a very similar taxonomic grouping.
- Zoosporic fungi (n): A descriptive term for fungi producing motile zoospores, encompassing members of Mastigomycotina.
Synonyms
- Flagellated fungi: Descriptive synonym emphasizing the presence of flagella on spores.
- Water molds: A common name for many saprophytic or parasitic organisms within this group, like those in the genus .
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Oomycota (n): A major phylum often included within or associated with the Mastigomycotina, containing many water molds and downy mildews.
- Zoospore (n): A motile asexual spore that uses a flagellum for movement, characteristic of this group.
Noun
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fungi in which the spores and gametes are motile; in some systems placed in the Phycomycetes group with the Zygomycota
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