Microthyriaceae
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Mi·cro·thy·ri·a·ce·ae | \ ˌmīkrəˌthīrēˈāsēˌē \
Definition of Microthyriaceae
: a family of ascomycetous fungi (order Microthyriales) with shield-shaped or radiate perithecia
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