physoderma
/faɪsoʊˈdɛrmiə/Definitions
1. noun
A genus of fungi, specifically a type of rust fungus that infects plants.
“The research focused on the unique properties of Physoderma fungi and their impact on plant immunity.”
2. noun
A type of fungal spore or conidium produced by certain species of rust fungi.
“The microscopic image revealed the presence of Physoderma spores on the infected plant leaves.”