imperfect fungus

noun

a fungus for which only the asexual reproductive stage is known, as any fungus of the Fungi imperfecti.

imperfect fungus

See deuteromycete

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Word History and Origins

Origin of imperfect fungus¹

First recorded in 1890–95

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Example Sentences

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The compact mycelium, or sclerotium, as an imperfect fungus, bore the name of Sclerotium echinatum, whilst to the perfect and cup-like form has been given the name of Peziza Fuckeliana.