Pythium
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| Class | Oomycota |
|---|---|
| Order | Peronosporales |
| Scientific name | Pythium |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Pythiaceae |
| Phylum | Heterokontophyta |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1218900 |
About Pythium
Pythium is a genus of parasitic oomycotes. They were formerly classified as fungi. Most species are plant parasites, but Pythium insidiosum is an important pathogen of animals, causing pythiosis. The feet of the fungus gnat are frequently a vector for their transmission.
Pythium Photos
