In this article we will discuss about the classification of chytridiomycetes. 1. Chytridiales: It is by far the largest order and includes the most primitive members of the class Chytridiomycetes. The somatic phase is a microscopic, holocarpic or eucarpic, single-celled structure which in some species is drawn out at one point into fine branching extensions constituting the rhizomycelium. True mycelium [...]
In this article we will discuss about the asexual and sexual modes of reproduction in Monoblepharis with the help of suitable diagrams. Occurrence of Monoblepharis: Monoblepharis is a saprophytic fungus commonly found in still water in the form of small pustules on decaying plant remains such as twigs submerged in the clear water of ponds and tanks. The growth of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the general characteristics of chytridiomycetes. The chief characteristic feature of this class is the production of uniflagellate reproductive cells (zoospores and planogametes). The single flagellum is of a whiplash type and is inserted posteriorly. The zoospore with a posteriorly inserted flagellum is called opisthocont. The flagellum is attached to the blepharoplast within the [...]