Marssonina

noun

Mars·​so·​ni·​na

ˌmärsəˈnīnə,

-ˈnēnə

: a form genus of imperfect fungi (order Melanconiales) with hyaline one-septate spores see ring spot

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Theodor F. Marsson †1892 German botanist + New Latin -ina

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