phycomycete
/ˌfaɪkoʊˈmaɪsit/
noun
- A type of fungus that has a simple, non-septate (without cross-walls) structure, often found in damp environments.
- Phycomycetes can cause rot in fruits and vegetables during storage.
- Under the microscope, the phycomycete showed long, branching filaments without partitions.
- The bread mold is a common phycomycete that grows on old food.