Phycomycetaceae

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Phycomycetaceae
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Phycomyces sp. growing from fish pellet in potting soil
Scientific classification
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Phycomycetaceae

Arx (1982)
Type genus
Phycomyces
Kunze (1823)
Genera

Phycomyces
Spinellus

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The Phycomycetaceae are a family of fungi in the order Mucorales. Species in this family are widespread, but more common in temperate areas.[1] The family was circumscribed in 1982 by J. Arx.[2]

Description

Members of this family have large, unbranched sporangiophores and zygospores with coiled tong-like suspensors bearing branched appendages.

References

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