Chytridiaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of aquatic fungi of order Chytridiales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chytridiaceae family consists of various aquatic fungi species that infect a wide range of hosts, including fish and amphibians.
- Chytridiaceae are primarily found in freshwater environments, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
- Scientists have been studying the chytridiaceae family to better understand the role of these fungi in aquatic ecosystems.
- Some species within the chytridiaceae family have been linked to significant declines in amphibian populations worldwide.
- The chytridiaceae family is characterized by the presence of a unique flagellated zoospore stage in their life cycle.