Chytridiales

/ˌkaɪtrɪdiˈeɪliːz/ noun

Definition

The order of primitive aquatic fungi that includes chytrids and related organisms, characterized by motile zoospores with flagella.

Etymology

Scientific Latin name using 'chytridium' plus the '-ales' suffix used to denote orders in biological taxonomy.

Kelly Says

Chytridiales are so ancient and separate from other fungi that some scientists think they might deserve their own kingdom rather than being lumped with 'regular' fungi.

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