tenebrio

/tɛnˈɛbri.oʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of darkling beetles, typically black in color.

“The tenebrio beetle was found in the dark, damp cave.”

2. noun

A type of black fungus, often referred to as black bread mold.

“The tenebrio fungus was used to illustrate the effects of mold on bread.”

Synonyms

  • black fungus
  • darkling beetle

Antonyms

  • luminous insect
  • radiant fungus