zygomycetes
/ˌzaɪɡoʊmaɪˈsitiz/
noun
- A class of fungi that includes molds like bread mold, characterized by the production of zygospores.
- Zygomycetes are often found growing on old bread and fruit.
- Some zygomycetes can cause infections in people with weak immune systems.
- The biology class examined zygomycetes under the microscope.