saprolegnia

• Gattung wasserbewohnender Pilze, die meist auf pflanzlichen Resten und Tierkadavern wachsen und Fische sowie Amphibien befallen können.

A genus of aquatic fungi that primarily grows on plant debris and animal remains.

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1. Aquatic fungusC2formalscientific

   A genus of water molds (oomycetes) that typically grow on decaying organic matter, such as plant debris and animal remains, in freshwater environments.

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   • Saprolegnia is commonly found on dead insects and fish in ponds.
   • The biologist identified Saprolegnia growing on a submerged leaf.
   • Saprolegnia infections can be a problem in fish farms.