 | The fungi in this phylum forms spherical spores during sexual reproduction. They may also asexually reproduce by uni-to-multispored sporangia. They form hyphae that are coenocytic because they lack cross walls and septa. They are heterotrophic and grow inside their food, absorbing the nutrients. They are also decomposers in soil and dung, playing an important role in the carbon cycle. Commercial Value: Many species in this phylum is used in Asian food fermentations such as Chinese cheese and tofu. Pathogenicity is used for specific insect pests. |
