rhizopus

/ˈraɪzoʊpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Mucoraceae, commonly known as black bread mold.

“The student examined the specimen of Rhizopus under a microscope to understand its cellular structure.”

2. noun

A type of mold that infects plants, especially those with high moisture content.

“The farmer applied fungicides to prevent the growth of Rhizopus on his crops.”

Synonyms

  • black bread mold
  • mucor

Antonyms

  • fungicide