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Dacrymycetaceae

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Dac·​ry·​my·​ce·​ta·​ce·​ae | \ ˌdakrəˌmīsəˈtāsēˌē \

Definition of Dacrymycetaceae

: a family of basidiomycetous fungi (order Tremellales) all of which have basidia similar to those of the type genus Dacrymyces — see dacrymycetales

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History and Etymology for Dacrymycetaceae

New Latin, from Dacrymycet-, Dacrymyces, type genus + -aceae

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“Dacrymycetaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dacrymycetaceae. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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