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Rhizopus stolonifer

Description:

Rhizopus stolonifer is a type of filamentous fungus commonly known as black bread mold. It belongs to the genus Rhizopus and is characterized by its rapid growth and ability to decompose organic material.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, Rhizopus stolonifer refers to the fungus itself.

Example sentence: The presence of Rhizopus stolonifer on the decaying fruit indicated spoilage.

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Sense 2:

As an adjective, Rhizopus stolonifer describes something related to or caused by the fungus.

Example sentence: The bread was covered in Rhizopus stolonifer, giving it a moldy appearance.

Sense 3:

As a verb, Rhizopus stolonifer refers to the action of the fungus growing and spreading.

Example sentence: The mold spores quickly rhizopized and formed a Rhizopus stolonifer colony.