Definition
microfungi
noun
- Plural of microfungus; fungi that are microscopic or very small in size, typically including molds, mildews, and yeasts.
Usage: technical; biology; mycology
Examples
- Microfungi are often responsible for food spoilage and decay.
- The laboratory identified several species of microfungi in the soil sample.
- Microfungi can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Researchers studied the microfungi colonizing the leaf surfaces.
- Microfungi play an important role in nutrient cycling in ecosystems.