coleosporium

/kə.liːˈɒspɔː.rɪ.əm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi, typically parasitic on various plants.

“The researcher studied the characteristics of Coleosporium species, which cause leaf spot diseases in various plant species.”

2. plural noun

Fungi of the genus Coleosporium.

“The collection of Coleosporium specimens at the museum is a valuable resource for mycology research.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • mold

Antonyms

  • bacterium
  • virus