Mesomycetozoea

Mesomycetozoea is a small group of fungi that are closely related to animals. They were previously known as the DRIP clade, and are a sister group to the Choanoflagellatea and Animalia together. The group was first recognized by Thomas Cavalier-Smith in 1998, but the name Mesomycetozoea was given by Mendoza et al. in 2002.

Characteristics

Mesomycetozoeans are typically parasites of fish and other animals, including humans. They are known to cause significant disease in their hosts. The group includes two orders, the Ichthyophonida and the Eccrinales, which were previously thought to be unrelated.

Taxonomy

The taxonomy of the Mesomycetozoea has been a subject of debate. The group was initially classified as fungi, but later studies suggested that they are more closely related to animals. The current consensus is that they are a sister group to the Choanoflagellatea and Animalia.

Orders

The Mesomycetozoea includes two orders:

• Ichthyophonida: This order includes species that are parasites of fish. The most well-known species is Ichthyophonus hoferi, which causes disease in a variety of fish species.

• Eccrinales: This order includes species that are parasites of invertebrates. The most well-known species is Eccrinales, which causes disease in a variety of invertebrate species.

See also

• Fungi
• Parasites
• Ichthyophonida
• Eccrinales

References

Mesomycetozoea Resources
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