| Basidiobolus | A genus of fungi belonging to the class Zygomycetes. Basidiobolus haptosporus has been isolated from cases of zygomycosis (entomophthoramycosis basidiobolae) in humans, especially in Indonesia, tropical Africa, and Southeast Asia. Origin: Mod. L. Basidium, dim. Of G. Basis, base, + L. Bolus, fr. G. Bolos, lump or clod (05 Mar 2000) |
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