zygomycetes

where are zygomycetes found

decaying or spoiled food

how does one acquire a zygomycete infection

inhalation

what could zygomycetes contain

root like structures called rhizoids

what are rhizoids

root like structures that may be found in zygomycetes

what could zygomycetes cause

• rhinocerebral zygmycosis (Rhizopus sp.)

• skin infections

what causes Rhinocerebral zygmycosis

Rhizopus

Zygomycetes are __ growing, making them also known as ___

fast, lid lifters

what do the hyphae of zygomycetes look like

broad, ribbon like aseptate hyphae

which zygomycete contains no rhizoids

Mucor

which zygomycete has internal rhizoids

Absidia

which zygomycete has nodal rhizoids

Rhizopus

what else is characteristic of Rhizopus

sporangiophore ends in swelling “columella”

what is illustrated

Rhizopus

what is illustrated

Mucor

what is illustrated

Absidia