oomycetes

• Taxonomische Gruppe nicht photosynthetisierender, pilz- und algenähnlicher Organismen, die sich durch die Bildung von Oosporen vermehren und manchmal als Protisten klassifiziert werden.

A taxonomic group of nonphotosynthetic organisms that resemble fungi and algae, reproducing by forming oospores, and sometimes classified as protoctists.

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   A group of nonphotosynthetic organisms that resemble fungi but are more closely related to algae, reproducing by forming oospores.

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   • Oomycetes are often found in aquatic environments and damp soil.
   • The potato blight was caused by an oomycete pathogen.
   • Unlike true fungi, oomycetes have cell walls made of cellulose.