Definitions for "Zygomycota"
n. A phylum of saprotrophic or parasitic fungi that includes the bread mould (Mucor). Their hyphae lack cross walls and they can reproduce asexually by sporangiospores formed within a sporangium or sexually by means of zygospores.
division of fungi having sexually produced zygospores
One of four divisions within the Fungal kingdom. Contains two classes, Zygomycetes and Trichomycetes (see classification). Characterised by the formation of zygospores. More information