imperfect stage

im·per·fect stage

1. a mycologic term used to describe the asexual life cycle phase of a fungus. 2. in fungi, the state or stage at which only asexual spores such as conidia are formed; most such species are classified as Deuteromycetes (Fungi Imperfecti). Synonym(s): imperfect state

im·per·fect stage

(im-pĕr'fĕkt stāj) A mycologic term used to describe the asexual life cycle phase of a fungus.