Dothideaceae

plural noun

Do·​thid·​e·​ace·​ae
(ˌ)dōˌthidēˈāsēˌē
: a family of saprophytic or parasitic fungi (order Dothideales) with a plurilocular stroma that is erumpent and superficial at maturity
dothideaceous
(¦)dō¦thidēˈāshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Dothidea, type genus (from Greek dothiēn small abscess, boil) + -aceae

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“Dothideaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dothideaceae. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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