Phylum Chytridiomycetes
Water Molds I. Structure - Those water molds with single posterior whiplash flagellum. Hence motile cells.
II. Examples:

1. Rhizophydium - parasite of diatoms
2. Olpidium
3. Allomyces - aquatic saprophyte. Main claim to fame - studied with reference to sex hormones - sirenin

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