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Noun: Neurospora
  1. Genus of fungi with black perithecia used extensively in genetic research; includes some forms with orange spore masses that cause severe damage in bakeries
    - genus Neurospora

Type of: fungus genus

Part of: family Sphaeriaceae, Sphaeriaceae

Encyclopedia: Neurospora

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