Mucoraceae
noun plural
Mu·co·ra·ce·ae
ˌmyü-kə-ˈrā-sē-ˌē 
: a large family of chiefly saprophytic molds of the order Mucorales having a well-developed branching mycelium that lacks septa and including many molds (as members of the genera Rhizopus and Mucor) that are destructive to food products (as bread, fruits, or vegetables)
Dictionary Entries Near Mucoraceae
Cite this Entry
“Mucoraceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Mucoraceae. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share