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Blastocladia

Blastocladia

9.9
A fungus that lives in fresh water or damp places
  • noun
  • /ˌblæstəˈklædiə/
  • Specialized
: Blastocladia
  • Researchers discovered several new species within the Blastocladia genus in freshwater ponds.

Examples

  • The reproduction of Blastocladia involves both sexual and asexual spores.

  • The genus Blastocladia is notable for its role in aquatic ecosystems.

  • The Blastocladia species thrive in freshwater environments.

  • Researchers found Blastocladia in a nearby lake.

  • Researchers discovered several new species within the Blastocladia genus in freshwater ponds.

  • The genus Blastocladia is notable for its ecological contributions in damp environments.

  • Species of Blastocladia often grow abundantly in aquatic habitats.

Surface Forms

Blastocladia singular
Blastocladias plural

Etymology

The word Blastocladia comes from Greek parts blasto- meaning 'bud' or 'sprout' and -cladia meaning 'branch'. So imagine a tiny branching bud in water — a simple picture that helps you remember this name for a water fungus that makes branching growths and spores.