Family Mucoraceae (Noun)
Meaning
Large family of chiefly saprophytic fungi that includes many common molds destructive to food products.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Mucoraceae family includes a variety of common molds often found growing on damp soil, organic matter, or decomposing plant material.
- The family Mucoraceae can cause significant damage to food and agricultural products, particularly those high in moisture content and carbohydrates.
- Food products rich in starch or high-fructose syrups can easily become contaminated with molds from the family Mucoraceae.
- Mucoraceae family members are also used as a source of important enzymes and medicinally useful compounds in industrial processes.
- Researchers are continually studying the various species within the Mucoraceae family to determine their potential uses and controls in different ecosystems.