noun
- A genus of mold fungi that commonly grows on decaying organic matter, bread, and other foods.
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The scientist studied mucor under the microscope to understand fungal reproduction.
- Mucor appeared on the forgotten bread after just a few days.
- The laboratory culture contained several species of mucor and other common molds.
- Mucor is one of the fastest-growing molds found in household environments.