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Dothidella

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Doth·​i·​del·​la | \ ˌdäthəˈdelə, ˌdōth- \

Definition of Dothidella

: a genus of fungi (family Dothideaceae) having hyaline, unequally 2-celled ascospores, and including a fungus (D. ulmi) that attacks the leaves of elm

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History and Etymology for Dothidella

New Latin, from Greek dothidiēn + New Latin -ella

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“Dothidella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dothidella. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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