saprolegnia

• Род водных грибов, которые в основном растут на растительных остатках и останках животных.

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

uncountable · proper noun

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.

   Водный грибок

   • 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.