Organisms

Mycetozoa

A group of AMOEBOZOA comprising two distinct groups with the ability to form fruiting bodies: DICTYOSTELIIDA (dictyostelid cellular slime molds) and MYXOMYCETES (plasmodial slime molds).

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Abstract

A group of AMOEBOZOA comprising two distinct groups with the ability to form fruiting bodies: DICTYOSTELIIDA (dictyostelid cellular slime molds) and MYXOMYCETES (plasmodial slime molds).

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Eumycetozoa
  • Eumycetozoas
  • Mycetozoas

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general; prefer specifics; infection: coordinate IM with PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc.) if pertinent

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History Note

2010

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  1. B01w.046w.550w

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QW 230

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mycetozoa. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056895. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056895
  2. Mycetozoa. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycetozoa
  3. Mycetozoa. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q378789