·add. ·pl A heterogenous group of fungi of which the complete life history is not known. Some undoubtedly represent the conidium stages of various Ascomycetes. The group is divided into the orders Sphaeropsidales, Melanconiales, and Moniliales.
·pl of <<Fungus>>. II. Fungi ·noun ·pl ·see <<Fungus>>. III. Fungi ·add. ·noun ·pl A group of thal...
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An almost incalculably numerous order of plants growing on dead vegetable matter, and often produced...
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