Archimycetes

plural noun

Ar·​chi·​my·​ce·​tes

ˌärkəˌmīˈsētēz

1

in some classifications : a subclass or order of Phycomycetes coextensive with Chytridiales

2

in some classifications : a class of primitive fungi comprising the Chytridiales and certain related forms

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from archi- + -mycetes

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