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Definition of Entomophthora
1. Noun. Type genus of the Entomophthoraceae; fungi parasitic on insects.
Exact synonyms: Genus Entomophthora
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Entomophthoraceae, Family Entomophthoraceae
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Entomophthoraceae, Family Entomophthoraceae
Medical Definition of Entomophthora
1. A genus of fungi, subdivision zygomycotina and order entomorphthorales. They are primarily parasites of insects and spiders, but have been found to cause mycotic infections of the nose in man and horses. (12 Dec 1998)