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Noun
1. Rhizopus (saprobic fungus)Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. RhizopusRhizopus is a genus of common saprobic fungi on plants and specialized parasites on animals. They are found on a wide variety of organic substrates, including "mature fruits and vegetables", faeces, jellies, syrups, leather, bread, peanuts and tobacco. Some Rhizopus species are opportunistic agents of human zygomycosis (fungal infection) and can be fatal. Rhizopus infections are also an associated complication of diabetic ketoacidosis. The widespread genus contains about nine species.
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Other forms
蜘蛛の巣黴 【くものすかび】

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