Phialophora
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Phialophora is a form genus of fungus
with short conidiophores, sometimes reduced to phialides; their conidia are unicellular. They may be parasites, or saprophitic.
Genetic analysis of Phialophora shows that it is a paraphyletic grouping.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
with short conidiophores, sometimes reduced to phialides; their conidia are unicellular. They may be parasites, or saprophitic.
Genetic analysis of Phialophora shows that it is a paraphyletic grouping.