Question 44

(Essay)

The Zygomycota taxon comprises saprophytes, mycorrhiza, and insect parasites. They are characterized by having nonmotile gametes that must grow toward each other to fuse and form a zygote (zygospore). Explain why this taxon is classified under the larger taxa of Opisthokonta, which includes organisms with flagellated reproductive cells.

Answer

Zygomycota falls under the true fungi (E...

View full Answer