neurospora
noun
neu·ros·po·ra
nu̇-ˈrä-sp(ə-)rə 
nyu̇-
: any of a genus (Neurospora of the family Sordariaceae) of ascomycetous fungi which are used extensively in genetic research and have black perithecia and persistent asci and some of which have salmon-pink or orange spore masses and are severe pests in bakeries
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“Neurospora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurospora. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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neurospora
noun
neu·ros·po·ra
n(y)u̇-ˈräs-pə-rə
: any of a genus of fungi that often have pink spores, are important in genetic research, and are severe pests in bakeries
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neurospora
noun
neu·ros·po·ra
n(y)u̇-ˈräs-pə-rə
1
capitalized
: a genus (family Sphaeriaceae) of ascomycetous fungi which are used extensively in genetic research and have black perithecia and persistent asci and some of which have salmon pink or orange spore masses and are severe pests in bakeries
2
: any ascomycetous fungus of the genus Neurospora
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