English Explanatory Dictionary

fungus comb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A slurry of masticated or partially digested wood that termites create which is subsequently digested by white rot fungus to produce a byproduct that the termites can eat.

Word forms

fungus comb fungus combs

Etymology

Blend of fungus + honeycomb.

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