| Phycomyces | |
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| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Zygomycota |
| Class: | Zygomycetes |
| Order: | Mucorales |
| Family: | Mucoraceae |
| Genus: | Phycomyces |
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Phycomyces is a genus of fungi in the Zygomycota phylum. They are known for their strong phototropism response and helical growth of the sporangium. The best studied species is Phycomyces blakesleeanus.
 Phycomyces sporangium with fingers for size comparison. |
 Phycomyces exhibiting strong phototoropism. |
 newly emerged Phycomyces from a fish food pellet in potting soil. |
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