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Phycomyces

Phycomyces is a genus of fungus in the Zygomycota phylum. They are known for their strong phototropism response and helical growth of the sporangium. The best studied species is Phycomyces blakesleeanus.

Image:Phycomyces2.JPG|Phycomyces sporangium with fingers for size comparison. Image:Phycomyces3.JPG|Phycomyces exhibiting strong phototropism. Image:Phycomyces4.jpg|newly emerged Phycomyces from a fish food pellet in potting soil.