Q.
Members of Phycomycetes are found in
(i) aquatic habitats
(ii) on decaying wood
(iii) moist and damp places
(iv) as obligate parasites on plants. Choose from the following options.
Solution:
Phycomycetes are characterised by the aseptate or coenocytic hyphae. They form endogenous asexual spores called zoospores and sporangiospores which is present within a sac-like structure called sporangia. They also produce sexual spores which are known as zygospores or oospores.
Occurrence:
1.They are found on a wide variety of substrata.
2. Reside in both fresh and marine environment.
3.It is also found in decaying or rotten woods.
4.They are also found in moist or damp places.
5.As a parasite, they are found in the host.
Phycomycetes are characterised by the aseptate or coenocytic hyphae. They form endogenous asexual spores called zoospores and sporangiospores which is present within a sac-like structure called sporangia. They also produce sexual spores which are known as zygospores or oospores.
Occurrence:
1.They are found on a wide variety of substrata.
2. Reside in both fresh and marine environment.
3.It is also found in decaying or rotten woods.
4.They are also found in moist or damp places.
5.As a parasite, they are found in the host.