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Oomycetes

Definition:

a class of nonphotosynthetic fungi that resemble algae and that reproduce by forming oospores; sometimes classified as protoctists

Class:

plant noun

Usage:

class | proper noun

Plural:

Oomycetes*
(* Oomycetes may be used in a singular or plural context)

Type of:

class » taxonomic group » biological group » group

Member of:

Mastigomycota » Eumycota » Fungi

Original source:

WordNet

Examples:

Peronosporales | Plasmodiophoraceae | Saprolegniales

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