n. the type genus of the Entomophthoraceae; fungi parasitic on insects. Syn. -- genus Entomophthora. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. a natural family of mostly parasitic lower fungi that typically develop in the bodies of insects. Syn. -- family Entomophthoraceae. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. an order of fungi coextensive with the family Entomophthoraceae. Syn. -- order Entomophthorales. [ WordNet 1.5 ]