apiosoma
/ˌaɪpiˈɒzɒmə/Definitions
1. noun
A genus of fungi, particularly those that cause a disease in plants.
“The apiosoma fungus had a devastating impact on the local orchard.”
2. noun
A type of nematode, specifically a genus of plant-parasitic nematodes.
“The apiosoma nematode infestation was successfully controlled using biological methods.”