urocystis
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of smut fungi: "Urocystis" is a scientific name for a genus of parasitic fungi. These fungi belong to the family Tilletiaceae and are known as smut fungi, which typically infect plants.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used to specify a particular genus within fungal classification.
Variants and Related Words
- Urocystis tritici: A specific species within the genus that affects wheat.
- Urocystis occulta: A specific species within the genus that affects rye.
- Smut fungus (common name): A general term for fungi of the order Ustilaginales, which includes the genus .
Synonyms
- Smut genus: A descriptive synonym referring to its taxonomic group.
- Parasitic fungus genus: A broader descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- Urocystis infection: Refers to a plant disease caused by this fungus.
Related Idioms
(This term is a scientific name; idioms are not typically associated with it.)
Noun
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a genus of smut fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae
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