Domain Eukaryota Class Oomycetes Family Leptomitaceae Rank Genus | Superphylum Heterokonta Scientific name Apodachlya | |
Similar Achlya, Lagenidium, Saprolegniales, Hyphochytrium | ||
Apodachlya is a genus of water mold within the order Leptomitales.
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Hyphae
Apodachlya are characterized by the structure of their hyphae, which are constricted into septae-like structures which enclose cellulin plugs, preventing the loss of cytoplasm in the case of cell rupture.
Zoosporangia
These zoospores encyst at the tip in a manner similar to the genus Achlya.
References
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