Phycomyces

noun
Phy·​co·​my·​ces | \ ˌfīkōˈmīˌsēz\

Definition of Phycomyces

: a genus of fungi (family Mucoraceae) forming a metallic mycelium with large, simple, stiffly erect, and often very tall sporangiophores

History and Etymology for Phycomyces

New Latin, from phyc- + -myces

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