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Germination/Growth Requirements:
The two mating types (+ and -) have to be in close proximity, extensions called gametangia form between them
- Saprophytic: feeds on decaying organic matter
- Grows best in warm temperatures/ do not require sunlight in order to grow
Growth Form:
They grow primarily as mycelia, or filaments of long cells called hyphae
Appearance:
Size: microscopic
Color: sporangia appear black and the stalks appear white
Structure: Non-septate saprotrophs, coenocytic hyphae (no cell walls)
Form: sexual reproduction via zygospores following gametangial fusion and asexual reproduction by uni-to-multispored sporangia
The two mating types (+ and -) have to be in close proximity, extensions called gametangia form between them
- Saprophytic: feeds on decaying organic matter
- Grows best in warm temperatures/ do not require sunlight in order to grow
Growth Form:
They grow primarily as mycelia, or filaments of long cells called hyphae
Appearance:
Size: microscopic
Color: sporangia appear black and the stalks appear white
Structure: Non-septate saprotrophs, coenocytic hyphae (no cell walls)
Form: sexual reproduction via zygospores following gametangial fusion and asexual reproduction by uni-to-multispored sporangia
Life Span:
Usually takes four days to reach maturity
Reproduction:
Perennial
Environmental Conditions:
Zygomycota are terrestrial organisms. They live close to plants, usually in soil and on decaying plant matter. Grow best in warm temperatures.
Usually takes four days to reach maturity
Reproduction:
Perennial
Environmental Conditions:
Zygomycota are terrestrial organisms. They live close to plants, usually in soil and on decaying plant matter. Grow best in warm temperatures.