Definition: The Greek name "Anaphyma" translates to "shorted". It refers to a yeast that lacks normal cell walls, often due to genetic abnormalities or environmental stressors. This condition leads to short, irregular colonies with pale or yellow-colored colonies. The word 'Aphanomyces' is one of the most common species in this group and is found commonly in wild yeasts (like Saccharomyces) as well as cultivated yeasts (like brewer's yeast).