rhizina

/rɪˈziːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Pyronemataceae, typically found in symbiotic relationships with fungi of the genus Rhizopus.

“The mycologist studied the rhizina species found in the forest.”

2. noun

A type of fungal association with plants.

“The researcher explored the rhizina relationships between the plant and its fungal partner.”

Synonyms

  • fungal association
  • mycorrhizal association

Antonyms

  • pathogenic association