Phycomyces blakesleeanus makes thread-like filaments (sporangiophores) tipped with sporangia. These filaments may be several centimeters long and appear as white, brown or black tufts. Phycomyces blakesleeanus can be distinguished from Phycomyces nitens by its smaller and rounder vegetative spores (Camino et al. 2015).
Phycomyces may be found in almost any damp habitat. Look for white or black threads growing on dung, dead insects or plant material.
Note that Phycomyces is not the only species of fungus that grows on dung and other species, including other Zygomycota, should be considered.
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