Library / English Dictionary

    SAPROLEGNIA FERAX

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    A fungus that attacks living fish and tadpoles and spawn causing white fungus disease: a coating of white hyphae on especially peripheral parts (as fins)play

    Synonyms:

    Saprolegnia ferax; white fungus

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting plants

    Hypernyms ("Saprolegnia ferax" is a kind of...):

    fungus (an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia)

    Holonyms ("Saprolegnia ferax" is a member of...):

    genus Saprolegnia; Saprolegnia (aquatic fungi growing chiefly on plant debris and animal remains)

    Credits


    © 1991-2023 The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin | Titi Tudorancea® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy
    Contact