Rhizopus /Rhi·zo·pus/ (ri´zo-pus) a genus of fungi (order Mucorales); some species, including R. arrhi´zus and R. rhizopodofor´mis, cause mucormycosis.
Rhizopus
Rhi·zo·pus (r  z -ps, r-z ps)n. A genus of rot-causing fungi that includes the common bread mold; some species cause mucormycosis in humans. |
Rhizopus
[rī′zōpəs]
a genus of perfect fungi that includes some species identified as a cause of zygomycosis in humans. Several species are molds and saprobes on fruits, vegetables, or baked goods and can cause mucormycosis.
Rhizopus
a genus of fungi involved in opportunistic infections. Members of order Mucorales of the class Zygomycetes. One of its species R. microspora is commonly found in gastric ulcers of pigs but it is thought that there is no etiological relationship. It also acts as a secondary invader in lesions of rumenitis initiated by lactic acid in carbohydrate engorgement in cattle. It is thought to cause bovine abortion.
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