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mucorales

 

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Noun mucorales has 1 sense
  1. Mucorales, order Mucorales - an order of mostly saprophytic fungi
    --1 is a kind of fungus order
    --1 is a member of Zygomycetes, class Zygomycetes
    --1 has members: Mucoraceae, family Mucoraceae

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Mucorales

Noun: Mucorales

Definition: A diverse order of fungi that belong to the class Zygomycetes and commonly found in soil, decaying organic matter, and various organic substrates. They are characterized by fast growth and can cause infections in immunocompromised individuals.

Example sentence: The presence of Mucorales in soil is essential for decomposition and nutrient cycling in the ecosystem.

Adjective: Mucorales

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the order Mucorales.

Example sentence: There has been an increase in the number of mucorales infections reported in the hospital.

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