👉 Toxicophidia is a term used in the field of botany and plant biology to describe a type of fungal infection that can occur on leaves or stems of certain species of plants. The fungus, which is called the "toxicophidium," causes severe damage to the plant's tissues and can also lead to the death of the plant. Toxophilids are often associated with diseases such as powdery mildew, rust, and blight, and they can be difficult to