Indian chytrids. III. Species of rhizophlyctis isolated on human fibrin film

Summary Human fibrin film has been used as an additional substratum to trap zoosporic fungi in watered soil samples. This semi-transparent film is prepared from human plasma proteins by fractionation and is used as a substitute in dural surgery.Three new species ofRhizophlyctis, R. lovetti, R. fuscis, andR. hirsutus, as well asPhlyctorhiza variabilis and numerous other water molds have been trapped on this substratum in watered soil samples from India.This study has been supported by the U. S. Program in Biology, International Indian Ocean Expedition, and conducted at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam Camp, Madras State. I am very grateful to Dr.S. Jones, Director of the Institute, for research facilities and assistance.