oomycete

(noun)

fungus-like filamentous unicellular protists; the water molds

Related Terms

  • downy mildew
  • saprobe

Examples of oomycete in the following topics:

  • Chromalveolata: Stramenopiles

    • Stramenophiles include photosynthetic marine algae and heterotrophic protists such as diatoms, brown and golden algae, and oomycetes.
    • As diploid spores, many oomycetes have two oppositely-directed flagella (one hairy and one smooth) for locomotion.
    • The oomycetes are non-photosynthetic and include many saprobes and parasites.
    • Most oomycetes are aquatic, but some parasitize terrestrial plants.
    • Describe characteristics of the following Stramenophiles:  diatoms, brown algae, golden algae, and oomycetes
  • Protists as Plant Pathogens

    • The oomycete Plasmopara viticola parasitizes grape plants, which causes a disease called downy mildew .
    • Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete responsible for potato late blight.
    • For instance, many types of oomycetes grow on dead animals or algae.
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