How do hyphomycetes move?

One of the features of many members of this group is that they produce passively discharged conidia from hyphae that allow them to move some distance from the substrate, where air currents can move the spores. Other spores can be moved by water or insects. They are regarded as polyphyletic.

Is Hyphomycetes unicellular or multicellular?

Septation [one-celled, two-celled, multicelled with transverse septa only, or multicelled with both transverse and longitudinal septa]. Shape [spherical, subspherical, pyriform, clavate, ellipsoidal etc]. Size [need graduated eye piece, length <10μm or >10μm etc]. Colour [hyaline or darkly pigmented].

Where are Hyphomycetes found?

(Hyphomycetes) A common saprobe found on decaying wood, decaying plants, food, soil, and outdoor air. Some species are plant pathogens. Indoors, it can be found in house dust, carpet, damp areas around showers and window frames, and anywhere condensation occurs.

What is the scientific name for Hyphomycetes?

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Hyphomycetes/Scientific names

What disease does Hyphomycetes cause?

(Hyphomycetes) A few species can cause aspergillosis in humans with compromised or defective immune systems. Most people are naturally immune to this infection of the lung. Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common cause of aspergillosis, followed by A.

Where can you find Hyphomycetes?

Aquatic hyphomycetes are a phylogenetically heterogeneous group of fungi living preferentially in fast flowing, well-aerated forest streams. These fungi have worldwide distribution, but with the exception of Articulospora tetracladia, no aquatic hyphomycete taxon was previously recorded on Madeira Island.

What are Microconidia and Macroconidia?

Relatively large and complex conidia are termed macroconidia while the smaller and more simple conidia are termed microconidia. The presence/absence of conidia and their size, shape and location are major features used in the laboratory to identify the species of fungus in clinical specimens.

What does the Microconidia do?

The microconidia can function either as spermatia (male gametes) or as asexual reproductive structures or both. In nature they probably function exclusively in fertilization of protoperithecia.