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Mold phylum and traits
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Phylum: Zygomycota
Traits:
1. Non-septate hyphae: Zygomycota fungi have hyphae that lack cross-walls, or septa, allowing for easy flow of nutrients and genetic material throughout the organism.
2. Asexual reproduction through sporangia: Zygomycota fungi reproduce asexually by producing sporangia that release spores into the environment for dispersal.
3. Sexual reproduction through zygospores: Zygomycota fungi can also reproduce sexually by forming zygospores, which are resistant structures that can survive harsh conditions.
4. Saprophytic lifestyle: Most Zygomycota fungi are decomposers, breaking down organic matter in their environment and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
5. Limited host specificity: Some Zygomycota fungi are parasitic on plants and animals, but they generally have a broad host range compared to other fungal phyla.
Traits:
1. Non-septate hyphae: Zygomycota fungi have hyphae that lack cross-walls, or septa, allowing for easy flow of nutrients and genetic material throughout the organism.
2. Asexual reproduction through sporangia: Zygomycota fungi reproduce asexually by producing sporangia that release spores into the environment for dispersal.
3. Sexual reproduction through zygospores: Zygomycota fungi can also reproduce sexually by forming zygospores, which are resistant structures that can survive harsh conditions.
4. Saprophytic lifestyle: Most Zygomycota fungi are decomposers, breaking down organic matter in their environment and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
5. Limited host specificity: Some Zygomycota fungi are parasitic on plants and animals, but they generally have a broad host range compared to other fungal phyla.