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Mastigomycota

Mastigomycota

9.9
A group of fungi whose spores and reproductive cells can move
  • noun
  • /ˌmæstɪɡoʊˈmaɪkəˌtə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : Mastigomycota
  • Members of the Mastigomycota are distinguished by their motile spores.

Examples

  • Researchers study Mastigomycota to understand fungal evolution and diversity.

  • Some older classification systems include Mastigomycota as a subdivision of Phycomycetes.

  • The Mastigomycota are fascinating fungi.

  • Did you know about Mastigomycota?

  • The Mastigomycota are unique fungi known for having motile spores that help them reproduce.

  • Scientists classify Mastigomycota as a group of fungi that exhibit motility in both spores and gametes.

  • In many biological studies, Mastigomycota is examined for its distinct characteristics among fungi.

Synonyms

Mastigomycotina
vsMastigomycota
  • Archaic
9.9

Fungi that make swimming spores and are now usually placed in other groups

is the modern-recognized fungal group rather than the outdated name

Surface Forms

Mastigomycota singular
Mastigomycotas plural

Morphology

Mastigomycota = mastigo + mycota

The term is a specialist scientific compound formed from Greek combining forms (mastigo- + -mycota) that are not productive standalone English words, so its meaning is not derivable by an average B1 learner from familiar English bases.

Etymology

The word Mastigomycota comes from Greek roots mastigo- meaning 'whip' and -mycota meaning 'fungus'. So the name helps you remember that these fungi have spores that can move using whip-like tails.