A newly described fungal species has been isolated from the rumen of sheep.It is microscopic,unicellular,and produces spores that have a flagellum.This species will most likely be classified as a/an _________.

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The description of the fungal species as microscopic, unicellular, and flagellated suggests that it belongs to the phylum Chytridiomycota, which includes fungal species with these characteristics. Basidiomycetes and ascomycetes are more commonly macroscopic, multicellular fungi. Microsporidia are unicellular but do not produce spores with flagella. Glomerulomycetes are a relatively newly discovered group and are not known to produce flagellated spores.

A Newly Described Fungal Species Has Been Isolated from the Rumen