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Myxomycetes

Myxomycetes

9.9
A group of fungus-like living things called slime molds
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪksoʊˈmaɪsiːtiːz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mixomicetos
  • Scientists studied the ecological role of Myxomycetes in forest decomposition processes.

Examples

  • The fascinating life cycle of Myxomycetes attracts many biologists and microbiologists alike.

  • Many Myxomycetes can be found in damp forest environments.

  • Collecting samples of Myxomycetes requires patience, as they appear under specific environmental conditions.

  • The study of Myxomycetes reveals fascinating aspects of fungal biology.

  • Collecting samples of Myxomycetes requires patience, as they appear under specific environmental conditions.

  • Scientists studied the ecological role of Myxomycetes in forest decomposition processes.

  • The fascinating life cycle of Myxomycetes attracts many biologists and microbiologists alike.

Synonyms

Myxomycota
vsMyxomycetes
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of slime molds that live as a single soft mass and make spores

is the class-level term usually treated as equivalent to that division
class Myxomycetes
vsMyxomycetes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of simple living things called slime molds that move and form visible colonies

is the label used for the identical taxonomic group

Compounds

class Myxomycetes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of simple living things called slime molds that move and form visible colonies

Surface Forms

Myxomycetes singular
Myxomycetaceae plural

Morphology

Myxomycetes = myxomycete (opaque) = myxo + mycete + s

The change from singular 'myxomycete' to plural 'Myxomycetes' is a regular pluralization.

Etymology

The word Myxomycetes comes from Greek parts myxo- meaning 'slime' and -mycetes meaning 'fungus'. So, Myxomycetes are like 'slime fungi' or slime molds, living things that look like fungi but are actually a different kind of organism.