Leptomitales

plural noun
Lep·​to·​mi·​ta·​les | \ ˌlep(ˌ)tōˌmīˈtā(ˌ)lēz\

Definition of Leptomitales

: an order of water molds (subclass Oomycetes) resembling the Saprolegniales but forming branching chains because of regular constrictions of the hyphae

History and Etymology for Leptomitales

New Latin, from Leptomitus, genus of water molds (from Greek leptomitos of fine threads, from lepto- lept- + mitos thread) + -ales

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