saprolegnia
/ˌsæproʊˈlɛɡniə/
noun
- A genus of water molds that can infect fish, amphibians, and their eggs, often appearing as a white or gray fuzzy growth.
- Scientists study Saprolegnia to understand how it attacks the skin of aquatic animals.
- The aquarium fish developed a cotton-like patch caused by Saprolegnia infection.
- Saprolegnia outbreaks can be a serious problem in fish hatcheries.