White Fungus (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
- Aquarium hobbyists are often on the lookout for white fungus, a disease that can decimate entire schools of fish in a matter of days.
- The fish had developed a white fungus on its fins, a sure sign that it was infected with the deadly ichthyophonous disease.
- Tadpoles are particularly susceptible to white fungus, which can coat their entire bodies and prevent them from absorbing oxygen.
- White fungus disease is a common problem in aquariums, particularly those with poor water quality or inadequate filtration.
- After introducing new fish to the tank, the aquarist carefully monitored them for signs of white fungus, knowing that it could spread quickly to the other fish.