Dothideaceae
plural noun
Do·thid·e·ace·ae
\(ˌ)dōˌthidēˈāsēˌē\
Definition of Dothideaceae
: a family of saprophytic or parasitic fungi (order Dothideales) with a plurilocular stroma that is erumpent and superficial at maturity
dothideaceous
\(¦)dō¦thidēˈāshəs\ adjectivePeople Are Reading
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Origin and Etymology of dothideaceae
New Latin, from Dothidea, type genus (from Greek dothiēn small abscess, boil) + -aceae
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