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Mucor is a genus of about 40 species of molds commonly found in soil and on plant surfaces, as well as in rotten vegetable matter.

Rhizopus is a genus of molds that includes cosmopolitan filamentous fungi found in soil, decaying fruit and vegetables, animal feces, and old bread.

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2 examples of fungus?

Mucor and Rhizopus


What are examples of saprophytic bacteria?

Saprophytic bacteria are those that live and feed on dead matter. The examples of the same include Agaricus, Rhizopus and mucor.


What is the characteristics of mucor?

what is a mucor


Why in the rainy season does a loaf of bread turn blue brown green?

The bread absorbs the moisture in the air, which encourages the mould spores in the air to multiply.


What are species under the Phyla Zygomycota?

Common species under the Phylum Zygomycota include Rhizopus stolonifer (black bread mold) and Mucor mucedo (pin mold). These species are characterized by their asexual reproductive structures known as sporangia.


Does mucor and molds are the same?

Mucor is a type of mold .


What plant grows on old stale bread?

rhizopus grows on bread when they are very old and very damp.


What is the difference between rhizopus and spirogyra?

Rhizopus and Spirogyra are both types of fungi and algae, respectively. Rhizopus is a genus of filamentous fungi known for its role in decomposition and as a common bread mold, characterized by its dark, fuzzy appearance. In contrast, Spirogyra is a genus of green algae recognized for its filamentous structure and spiral arrangement of chloroplasts, and it typically thrives in freshwater environments. While Rhizopus is a heterotrophic organism that feeds on organic matter, Spirogyra is autotrophic, using photosynthesis to produce its own food.


Where do mushrooms and mucor obtain nutrition from?

mode of the nutrition of mucor


What is scientific name of rhizopus?

The scientific name of Rhizopus is Rhizopus stolonifer. It is a common bread mold that can spoil food and cause foodborne illnesses if consumed.


What are examples of obligate saprophytes?

fungus mushroom moss Because they are organisms that live off of non living organic matters They secrete (or produce) digestive enzymes into the non living organic matters and absorb the products of digestion.


Uses of mucor racemosus?

Uses of mucor racemosus - control abnormal coagulation.