Algochytrops polysiphoniae (Cohn) Doweld
(a chytrid)

Taxonomic hierarchy:
SpeciesAlgochytrops polysiphoniae (a chytrid)
FamilyCHYTRIDIACEAE (a family of chytrids)
OrderCHYTRIDIALES (chytrids)
ClassCHYTRIDIOMYCETES (chytridomycete fungi, chytrids)
PhylumCHYTRIDIOMYCOTA (chytridomycete fungi, chytrids)
KingdomFUNGI (true fungi)
DomainEukaryota (eukaryotes)
LifeBIOTA (living things)

Identification Works

AuthorYearTitleSource
Küpper F.C., Maier, I., Müller, D.G. & Loiseaux, S. 2006 Phylogenetic affinities of two eukaryotic pathogens of marine macroalgae, Eurychasma dicksonii (Wright) Magnus and Chytridium polysiphoniae Cohn Cryptogamie, Algol., Vol 27 (2): 165-184.

Algochytrops polysiphoniae (a chytrid) may also be included in identification literature listed under the following higher taxa:

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BioInfoBioInfo (www.bioinfo.org.uk) has 1 host/parasite/foodplant and/or other relationships for Algochytrops polysiphoniae (a chytrid)
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