Chytrid-like fossils of pennsylvanian age

Science. 1978 Jun 9;200(4346):1147-9. doi: 10.1126/science.200.4346.1147.

Abstract

Chytrid-like fungal sporangia are described occurring in saccate pollen grains of Pennsylvanian age. Both endo- and epibiotic sporangia are present, and may exhibit discharge papillae and a coarse rhizomycelium. Sporangial features, choice of substrate, and the presence of a light refractile body in presumed zoospores suggest relationships with the Chytridiales.