Oomycetes
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_4762
Term info
definition
Oomycetes form a diverse group of fungus-like eukaryotic microorganisms, also known as water molds, that include both saprophytes and pathogens of plants, insects, crustaceans, fish, vertebrate animals, and various microorganisms.
definition citation
Margulis, L., and K. V. Schwartz. 2000. Five kingdoms: an illustrated guide to the phyla of life on earth. W. H. Freeman and Co., New York, N.Y.
term editor
Laura Huerta