Definitions for "Mucor"
A genus of minute fungi. The plants consist of slender threads with terminal globular sporangia; mold.
any mold of the genus Mucor
Often found in soil, plants, hay, stored seeds, and manure. They can be found indoors in house dust, HVAC system dust, and poorly maintained carpets. They are rapid growers and can contaminate many kinds of stored food, including fruits and vegetables. A few species have been recovered from well-documented cases of zygomycosis. In general, infections due to members of this genus are rare.