Rhizomucor is a genus of fungi in the Mucoraceae family. The widespread genus contains six species. Rhizomucor parasiticus, the species originally selected as the type, is now considered synonymous with Rhizomucor pusillus. ...
Type: Term Pronunciation: rī′zō-mū′kōr Definitions: 1. A genus of fungi in the family Mucoraceae; a cause of mucormycosis.