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| chyt·rid [ ktrid, kíttrid ] (plural chyt·rids) |
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microscopic fungus: a microscopic fungus found in fresh water and soil that feeds on decaying organic matter or on other living organisms such as algae, other fungi, or plants. Phylum Chytridiomycota.
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| [Early 20th century. Shortening of modern Latin Chytridiomycota (see chytridiomycote)] |
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