Phycomyces

Phycomyces
Closeup of the Phycomyces sporangium
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Mucoromycota
Class: Mucoromycetes
Order: Mucorales
Family: Phycomycetaceae
Genus: Phycomyces
Kunze
Species

Phycomyces is a genus of fungus in the phylum Mucoromycota. They are known for their strong phototropism response and helical growth of the sporangium. The best studied species is Phycomyces blakesleeanus.

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