Chytridiomycetes
Chytridiomycetes
Chytridiomycetes (pronounced: ky-trid-ee-oh-my-see-tees) is a class of fungi within the phylum Chytridiomycota. The name "Chytridiomycetes" is derived from the Greek words "chytridion", meaning little pot, and "mykes", meaning fungus, referring to the structure of the reproductive stage of these organisms.
Description
Chytridiomycetes are primarily aquatic and are found in freshwater environments, although some species can also be found in terrestrial environments. They are unique among fungi in having flagellated spores, called zoospores, which allow them to move through water.
Classification
Chytridiomycetes is divided into several orders, including Chytridiales, Spizellomycetales, and Rhizophydiales. These orders are distinguished by differences in the structure of their zoospores and other morphological features.
Role in Disease
Some species of Chytridiomycetes, such as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, are pathogenic and can cause disease in amphibians. This has led to significant declines in amphibian populations in some areas.
Related Terms
- Chytridiomycota: The phylum to which Chytridiomycetes belongs.
- Zoospore: A flagellated spore that is characteristic of Chytridiomycetes and some other groups of fungi.
- Chytridiales: An order of Chytridiomycetes.
- Spizellomycetales: Another order of Chytridiomycetes.
- Rhizophydiales: Yet another order of Chytridiomycetes.
- Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis: A species of Chytridiomycetes that is pathogenic to amphibians.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chytridiomycetes
- Wikipedia's article - Chytridiomycetes
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