mycetoid
/maɪˈsɛtɔɪd/Definitions
1. adjective
resembling a fungus
“The mycetoid growth on the tree trunk suggested the presence of a fungal infection.”
2. noun
a fungus-like organism, especially a species of fungus that has a form similar to that of a non-fungal organism, such as an insect or a worm
“The scientist studied the unique mycetoid species found in the forest.”