Hyphochytriomycota

Hyphochytriomycota, phylum of mostly aquatic funguslike organisms in the kingdom Chromista. The taxonomy of the group is contentious but is generally thought to contain about 20 species. The phylum is distinguished by the asexual production of motile cells (zoospores) with a single, anterior, feathery, whiplike flagellum. Sexual reproduction has not been found among these organisms.