Biology · BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

A biology researcher isolates an aquatic fungus growing on decaying organic matter. Microscopic analysis confirms that the mycelium is completely coenocytic and non-septate, producing endogenous zoospores inside sporangia. To which class does this organism belong?

A
Ascomycetes
B
Deuteromycetes
C
Basidiomycetes
D
Phycomycetes

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Correct answer · Option D

Phycomycetes

Explanation

Phycomycetes are aquatic/decaying wood saprophytes or plant parasites characterized by aseptate, coenocytic mycelium and endogenous spore formation (zoospores or aplanospores) in sporangia.

A biology researcher isolates an aquatic fungus growing on decaying organic matter. Microscopic analysis confirms that the mycelium is completely coenocytic and non-septate, producing endogenous zoospores inside sporangia. To which class does this organism belong?

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A biology researcher isolates an aquatic fungus growing on decaying organic matter. Microscopic analysis confirms that the mycelium is completely coenocytic and non-septate, producing endogenous zoospores inside sporangia. To which class does this organism belong?

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