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Definition of Fungi Imperfecti
1. Noun. Large and heterogeneous form division of fungi comprising forms for which no sexually reproductive stage is known.
Generic synonyms: Division
Group relationships: Division Eumycota, Eumycota
Member holonyms: Class Deuteromycetes, Deuteromycetes, Moniliales, Order Moniliales, Mycelia Sterilia, Order Mycelia Sterilia
Definition of Fungi Imperfecti
1. pl. A heterogenous group of fungi of which the complete life history is not known. Some undoubtedly represent the conidium stages of various Ascomycetes. The group is divided into the orders Sphæropsidales, Melanconiales, and Moniliales.
Medical Definition of Fungi Imperfecti
1. A phylum of fungi in which sexual reproduction is not known or in which one of the mating types has not yet been discovered. Formerly, most fungi causing disease in humans were considered asexual and were placed in this class, but studies have revealed that they are not imperfect and that in their sexual forms they can be classified as ascomycetes or basidiomycetes. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fungi Imperfecti
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