mucor

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a mucor culture in a petri dish.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of mold: A fungus belonging to the genus Mucor. These are fast-growing molds commonly found in soil, decaying plant matter, and sometimes on old food. They are characterized by their fuzzy, cotton-like appearance.

Usage

• Mucor is a scientific term used primarily in biology, mycology (the study of fungi), and medicine. It is a countable noun.
• It is often discussed in the context of fungal growth, decomposition, and, in medicine, as a potential cause of infection (mucormycosis).

Examples

• A mucor was growing on the forgotten bread in the pantry.
• Under the microscope, the structure of the mucor was clearly visible.
• The laboratory identified the specimen as a member of the genus .

Advanced Usage

• The term is frequently used in its plural form, mucors, when referring to multiple types or instances of this mold.
  • Several different mucors were cultured from the soil sample.

Variants and Related Words

• Mucormycosis (n): A serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds including .
  • Patients with weakened immune systems are at risk for mucormycosis.
• Mucoraceous (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the genus or the family Mucoraceae.
  • The mucoraceous mold spread rapidly across the agar plate.

Synonyms

• Mold (general term)
• Fungus (broader category)

Notes on Meaning

• Mucor refers specifically to molds classified under this particular genus. Not all common household molds are mucors; the term is taxonomically precise. In everyday language, "mold" or "fungus" is more commonly used.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any mold of the genus Mucor