Mastigomycota (Noun)
Meaning
Fungi in which the spores and gametes are motile; in some systems placed in the Phycomycetes group with the Zygomycota.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Mastigomycota is a group of fungi that are characterized by the presence of motile spores and gametes.
- In some classification systems, the Mastigomycota are placed in the Phycomycetes group along with the Zygomycota.
- The Mastigomycota are a diverse group of fungi that include both aquatic and terrestrial species.
- Mastigomycota are often found in aquatic environments, where their motile spores and gametes can move freely.
- The Mastigomycota are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with the Zygomycota, and the two groups share many similarities.