forma specialis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An informal taxonomic grouping applied to a parasite (frequently a fungus) that is adapted to a specific host.

Word forms

forma specialis formae speciales

Etymology

Latin [Term?] (literally “special form”)

Synonyms

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