copremia

/kɒprɛmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic fungus, especially one that affects the digestive system of insects.

“The entomologist studied the various forms of copremia that infest the local insect population.”

Synonyms

  • intestinal parasite
  • parasitic fungus

Antonyms

  • endoparasite
  • mutualistic organism