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The chytridiomycota is also known as chytrids. They are the most ancient
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In most_______ , an extensive dikaryotic mycelium is the longest-lived phase of the life cycle. a. chytrids c. sac fungi b. zygote fungi d. club fungi
. Which phylum of fungi is not known to have a sexual stage in its lifecycle?a. Chytridiomycetes c. Basidiomycetesb. Glomeromycetes d. Zygomycetes
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