Zoosporangial discharge in a Protoachlya hypogyna (Saprolegniaceae) isolate from southeastern North Carolina

Inadequate attention to zoosporangial discharge has led to confusion in watermold taxonomic literature. This problem is discussed in light of a specimen of Protoachlya hypogyna that manifests discharge characteristic of three watermold genera, and recommendations are made to reduce future inaccuraci...

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Published in:Mycologia 2004-03, Vol.96 (2), p.205-207
Main Authors: Padgett, D. E., Johnson, T. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cell Biology/Ultrastructure
coasts
fungal anatomy
Fungal spores
Oospores
Protoachlya hypogyna
Protoachlya Saprolegniaceae
Saprolegniaceae
Saprolegniales
soil fungi
Sporangia
Spore discharge
Spores
Taxa
water molds
water-mold
zoosporangial discharge
Zoospores
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Summary:Inadequate attention to zoosporangial discharge has led to confusion in watermold taxonomic literature. This problem is discussed in light of a specimen of Protoachlya hypogyna that manifests discharge characteristic of three watermold genera, and recommendations are made to reduce future inaccuracies.
ISSN:0027-5514
1557-2536
DOI:10.1080/15572536.2005.11832968