What kind of infections does Rhizopus spp cause?
Rhizopus spp are saprophytic fungi found on plants and it is parasitic on animals. They are multicellular fungi, with about 8 species. They are responsible for causing an opportunistic infection known as invasive mucormycosis in humans and animals. Some species are used for industrial importance such as Rhizopus stolonifer which caused bread mold.
Where do you find Rhizopus in the world?
Bookmark added to your notes. Rhizopus, a cosmopolitan fungus, is found in moist places like soil, decaying vegetables, fruits, stale bread, etc. One of the most common species of these fungi is known as bread mould- Rhizopus stolonifer. The body structure of these fungi is multinucleated; build-up of coenocytic and branching mycelia.
What makes up the thallus of Rhizopus stolonifer?
This will also help you to draw the structure and diagram of rhizopus stolonifer. Thallus (Fig. 7.1): It consists of numerous, slender, freely branched filaments, the hyphae. The hyphae are tangled and form a fluffy, white mass which makes up the thallus of the fungus. It is called the mycelium (Fig. 7.1).
What kind of hyphae does a Rhizopus have?
Rhizopus species grow as filamentous, branching hyphae that generally lack cross-walls (i.e., they are coenocytic).
Where can you find Rhizopus in the world?
This species is a cosmopolitan group of fungi. It is found on a wide variety of surfaces, on organic substances like soil, decaying fruits, grown fruits and vegetables, jellies, tobacco, peanuts, leather, bread, and syrups. Rhizopus species grow as filamentous, with branching hyphae which are coenocytic (multinucleated).
What are the features and structure of Rhizopus?
The morphology of Rhizopus consist of the following features: Hyphae: Rhizopus consists of two kinds of hyphae namely vegetative and reproductive hyphae. Vegetative hyphae differentiate into two types namely Stolon and rhizoids. Stolon: It is the intermodal region which also refers to Runner.
How is Rhizopus arrhizus transmitted to the host?
The infection is caused by Rhizopus arrhizus, Rhizopus oryzae and Rhizopus microsporus. The fungus is transmitted into the host via air spore inhalation which deposits in the paranasal sinuses and the lung.