Septobasidium
- Pronunciation
- /SEP-toh-BAS-id-ee-um/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Septobasidium
- Plural
- Septobasidia
Definition
A genus of parasitic fungi (order Septobasidiales) that grows on colonies of scale insects.
Etymology
From Latin 'septo', meaning 'partition' and 'basidium', referring to the fungal reproductive structure.
Example
Septobasidium species are known for their mutualistic relationship with scale insects, forming a protective umbrella-like structure around them.
Related Terms
- Scale insects
- Basidiomycota
- Parasitism