phycomyces

/faɪkɒˈmaɪsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi of the family Pythiaceae, often used as a model organism in research.

“The scientist studied the development of Phycomyces blakesleeanus in a controlled environment.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • mold

Antonyms

  • animal
  • plant