10 Questions
Which characteristic of the myxamoeba is NOT mentioned in the text?
Capable of photosynthesis
What is the purpose of the radiating body formed by the myxamoeba during times of food scarcity?
To concentrate the myxamoeba at the center for the formation of a sorocarp
What is the primary mode of nutrition for the myxamoeba?
Heterotrophy by engulfing solid food particles
What is the primary purpose of the resting spores formed in the sorocarp?
To allow the myxamoeba to survive periods of unfavorable conditions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Acrasiae members as described in the text?
They form a true plasmodium
Which characteristic feature distinguishes the genera Plasmodiophora and Spongospora?
The morphology of their resting spores
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the class Plasmodiophorae?
Resting spores enclosed in fruiting bodies (sorocarps)
Which disease is caused by the genus Spongospora?
Powdery scab disease in potatoes
What is the characteristic symptom of club root disease caused by Plasmodiophora in cabbage?
Hypertrophied and club-shaped roots
Which subclass of the class Myxomycetae is characterized by resting spores born externally on branched columnar structures?
Subclass Exosporae
Test your knowledge on the sub division Myxomycotina within the kingdom Mycota. Explore the general characters and classifications of fungi within this sub division.
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