Monoblepharidomycetes

Monoblepharidomycetes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Chytridiomycota
Class: Monoblepharidomycetes
J.H. Shaffn. 1909[1])
Order: Monoblepharidales
(J. Schröt. 1893[2]) Sparrow 1943[3])
Type species
Monoblepharis spp.
Cornu 1871
Genera
  • Harpochytrium
  • Monoblepharis
  • Oedogoniomyces

Members of the Monoblepharidomycetes have a filamentous thallus that is either extensive or simple and unbranched. They frequently have a holdfast at the base. In contrast to other taxa in their phylum, some reproduce using autospores, although many do so through zoospores. Oogamous sexual reproduction may also occur.[4]

In addition to the type genus, the order Monoblepharidales includes Harpochytrium and Oedogoniomyces. [4]

References

  1. ^ Ohio Nat. 9: 449. 1909.  (as "Monoblepharidiae")
  2. ^ Engler & Prantl (1893). Nat. Pflanzenfam. 1: 106. , as "Monoblepharidineae"
  3. ^ Sparrow, F.K. (1943). Aquatic Phycomycetes exclusive of the Saprolegniaceae and Pythium. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 
  4. ^ a b Hibbett, D.S., et al. (March 2007). "A higher level phylogenetic classification of the Fungi". Mycol. Res. 111 (5): 509–547. doi:10.1016/j.mycres.2007.03.004. PMID 17572334.