genus Neurospora

Definitions of genus Neurospora
  1. noun
    genus of fungi with black perithecia used extensively in genetic research; includes some forms with orange spore masses that cause severe damage in bakeries
    synonyms: Neurospora
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    type of:
    fungus genus
    includes lichen genera
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