👉 Zygomycetes are a group of fungi characterized by their ability to form hyphae, which are tube-like structures that penetrate and engulf other fungi, plants, or animals. These fungi primarily inhabit moist environments and play crucial roles in soil decomposition and nutrient cycling. They produce spores that can germinate and colonize new hosts, but they also have the ability to divide rapidly to increase their population.
Zygomycetes