nummularia

/nʌm.jʊˈleɪ.ri.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungus, especially one of the species of the genus Nummularia, that causes a disease in plants.

“The nummularia fungus has been detected in the infected tree, causing widespread damage.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • pathogen

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism
  • non-pathogenic microbe