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]
| Phycomycetaceae | |
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| Phycomyces sp. growing from fish pellet in potting soil | |
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| Family: | Phycomycetaceae Arx (1982) |
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| Phycomyces Kunze (1823) | |
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Description
Members of this family have large, unbranched sporangiophores and zygospores with coiled tong-like suspensors bearing branched appendages.
References
External links
Media related to Phycomycetaceae at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Phycomycetaceae at Wikispecies
