A class of parasitic and saprophytic microorganisms whose origins can be traced near the animal-fungal divergence. Members of the class are typically pathogens of FISHES, but there are exceptions. There are two recognized orders: Icthyophonida and Dermocystida.

Annotation

infection = MESOMYCETOZOEA INFECTIONS; use /parasitol not /microbiol on other terms to indicate the presence of Mesomycetozoea

DUI

D050298 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0473879

History note

2006

Public note

2006