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Pythiaceae

Pythiaceae

9.9
A family of fungi that make spore cases one by one at the ends of branching stalks
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Pythiaceae
  • The unique sporangiophores of Pythiaceae species help distinguish them from other fungi.

Examples

  • The Pythiaceae family includes many important plant pathogens.

  • Did you know that Pythiaceae can cause root rot in crops?

  • Many members of the Pythiaceae family are found in soil and water habitats.

  • Scientists have studied the Pythiaceae to understand their role in plant pathology.

  • Many members of the Pythiaceae family are found in soil and water habitats.

  • Scientists have studied the Pythiaceae to understand their role in plant pathology.

  • The unique sporangiophores of Pythiaceae species help distinguish them from other fungi.

Surface Forms

Pythiaceae singular
Pythiaceae plural

Morphology

Pythiaceae = Pythium (opaque) = pythi + aceae

Formed by attaching the specialized Latin botanical family suffix '-aceae' to the genus stem; this taxonomic formation and meaning are not predictable for average learners.

Etymology

Pythiaceae comes from the name Pythium, a group of related soil and water organisms, plus the scientific ending -aceae, which means 'family'. So Pythiaceae literally means the 'family of Pythium' and is used for this group of fungi with spore sacs at the tips of their branching stalks.