Phycomyces
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| Phycomyces | |
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| Closeup of the Phycomyces sporangium. | |
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| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Order: | Mucorales |
| Family: | Phycomycetaceae |
| Genus: | Phycomyces |
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Phycomyces is a genus of fungus in the Zygomycota phylum. They are known for their strong phototropism response and helical growth of the sporangium. The best studied species is Phycomyces blakesleeanus.
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Phycomyces sporangium with fingers for size comparison.
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Phycomyces exhibiting strong phototropism.
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newly emerged Phycomyces from a fish food pellet in potting soil.
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