A genus of imperfect fungi generally considered a common saprophyte. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: trik′ō-thē′sē-ŭm Definitions: 1. A genus of imperfect fungi generally considered a common saprophyte.
Trichothecium A genus of mold fungi causing disease of the hair.
Genus of moulds with the so far only known species Trichothecium roseum. It occurs worldwide frequently in soil and on dying plant material. Indoors, Trichothecium roseum is often found as a spoilage agent on flour products and other foods. The fast-growing mould shows a whitish colour which changes to orange to reddish in older colonies. In t...