Where Do Zygomycetes Occur?

The zygomycetes are a relatively small group in the fungi kingdom and belong to the Phylum Zygomycota. They include the familiar bread mold, Rhizopus stolonifer, which rapidly propagates on the surfaces of breads, fruits, and vegetables. They are mostly terrestrial in habitat, living in soil or on plants and animals.

Where can zygomycetes be found?

Zygomycetes are ubiquitous saprophytic fungi in soil and decaying vegetation and may be present as part of the normal flora of skin and haircoat of horses. Infection may be caused by several related fungal species belonging to two orders under the class Zygomycetes, phylum Zygomycota: ○

What are some examples of Zygomycota?