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Blastocladiales

Blastocladiales

9.9
A group of fungi that reproduce without sex by making thick-walled resting spores
  • noun
  • /ˌblæstəˈklædiˌeɪlz/
  • Specialized
: Blastocladiales
  • Members of the Blastocladiales exhibit a unique method of asexual reproduction involving resting spores.

Examples

  • The Blastocladiales are sometimes grouped with the Oomycetes due to similarities in their life cycles.

  • Researchers discovered several new species within the Blastocladiales in tropical wetlands.

  • The Blastocladiales order includes various species of fungi.

  • Many researchers study Blastocladiales for their unique reproductive methods.

  • The Blastocladiales are characterized by their ability to reproduce asexually through thick-walled resting spores.

  • Ecologists investigated the role of Blastocladiales in freshwater ecosystems during the research project.

  • Studies of the Blastocladiales have revealed fascinating insights into their germination and spore production.

Surface Forms

Blastocladiales singular
Blastocladiales plural

Etymology

Blastocladiales breaks into parts: blasto- meaning 'bud' and clad- meaning 'branch', with -ales used to name an 'order' of organisms. So, think of 'branching buds'—a simple picture that helps, because this order of fungi makes bud-like spore structures and grows in branching forms.