Blastocladiomycota (also known as Blastocladiomycotas, Blastocladiales): A phylum of flagellated fungi, formerly the order Blastocladiales under CHYTRIDIOMYCOTA.

NIH MeSH · D055133Organisms

Blastocladiomycota

Also known asBlastocladiomycotas · Blastocladiales · Blastocladiale

Definition

A phylum of flagellated fungi, formerly the order Blastocladiales under CHYTRIDIOMYCOTA.

MeSH classification

  • B01.300.230

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Common questions about Blastocladiomycota

What does Blastocladiomycota mean in medicine?
A phylum of flagellated fungi, formerly the order Blastocladiales under CHYTRIDIOMYCOTA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Blastocladiomycota known by any other names?
Yes. Blastocladiomycota is also referred to as Blastocladiomycotas, Blastocladiales, Blastocladiale in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Blastocladiomycota sit in the medical classification?
Blastocladiomycota falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.300.230). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D055133) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗