Definition of plasmodiophorid in English:
plasmodiophorid
noun ˌplazməʊdʌɪˈɒfərɪd
Any of a group of eukaryotic microorganisms resembling acellular slime moulds, forming a plasmodial feeding stage and living mainly as intracellular parasites of plants, fungi, and algae.
adjective ˌplazməʊdʌɪˈɒfərɪd
Of or belonging to the group of parasitic microorganisms comprising the plasmodiophorids.
Origin
1970s. From scientific Latin Plasmodiophora, genus name + -id.
Definition of plasmodiophorid in US English:
plasmodiophorid
nounˌplazməʊdʌɪˈɒfərɪd
Any of a group of eukaryotic microorganisms resembling acellular slime moulds, forming a plasmodial feeding stage and living mainly as intracellular parasites of plants, fungi, and algae.
adjectiveˌplazməʊdʌɪˈɒfərɪd
Of or belonging to the group of parasitic microorganisms comprising the plasmodiophorids.
Origin
1970s. From scientific Latin Plasmodiophora, genus name + -id.