Phycomyces
| Phycomyces | |
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| Closeup of the Phycomyces sporangium | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Mucoromycota |
| Class: | Mucoromycetes |
| Order: | Mucorales |
| Family: | Phycomycetaceae |
| Genus: | Phycomyces Kunze |
| Species | |
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Phycomyces is a genus of fungus in the Mucoromycota phylum. They are known for their strong phototropism response and helical growth of the sporangium. The best studied species is Phycomyces blakesleeanus.