acrasiomycetes

noun

Meaning

A group of cellular slime molds that exist as individual amoeboid cells before gathering together to reproduce.

Examples

Biologists once classified acrasiomycetes as fungi, but they are now understood to be distinct protists.
The life cycle of acrasiomycetes involves a fascinating transition from solitary feeding to collective movement.

Synonyms: slime mold, cellular slime mold, myxomycete, protist

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acrasiomycetes

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌkreɪzi.oʊmaɪˈsiːtiːz/

Definition

A group of cellular slime molds that exist as individual amoeboid cells before gathering together to reproduce.

Examples

Biologists once classified acrasiomycetes as fungi, but they are now understood to be distinct protists.
The life cycle of acrasiomycetes involves a fascinating transition from solitary feeding to collective movement.

Synonyms of acrasiomycetes

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