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chytrid

chyt·rid [ ktrid, kíttrid ] (plural chyt·rids)


noun 
Definition:
 
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.

[Early 20th century. Shortening of modern Latin Chytridiomycota (see chytridiomycote)]
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