imperfect fungus


imperfect fungus

noun

Definition of IMPERFECT FUNGUS

: any of various fungi (order Fungi Imperfecti syn. Deuteromycetes) of which only the conidial stage is known

First Known Use of IMPERFECT FUNGUS

circa 1895

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