👉 Phanoderma is a type of fungus that belongs to the order of Ascomycota, specifically in the family Rhizoctylaceae. These fungi are known for their ability to produce complex polysaccharides, which they use as structural materials and components of fungal spores. The genus "Phytophthora" contains many species that belong to this family, including the common mycelium, which is an essential part of the pathogenic fungus's life cycle.