Saprolegnia Ferax (Noun)
Meaning
A fungus that attacks living fish and tadpoles and spawn causing white fungus disease: a coating of white hyphae on especially peripheral parts (as fins).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saprolegnia ferax is a type of fungus that causes white fungus disease in fish and tadpoles, resulting in a white coating of hyphae on their fins and other peripheral parts.
- The aquarium owner was devastated to discover that her prized goldfish had been infected with saprolegnia ferax, which was causing a thick white growth on its fins.
- Saprolegnia ferax is a common problem in fish farms, where it can spread quickly and cause significant losses due to its ability to infect living fish and tadpoles.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of saprolegnia ferax on fish populations, and have found that it can have a significant impact on their overall health and survival rates.
- The white fungus disease caused by saprolegnia ferax can be treated with antifungal medications, but it is often difficult to eradicate completely, especially in aquariums with poor water quality.