Microthyriaceae
plural noun
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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Origin and Etymology of microthyriaceae
New Latin, from Microthyrium, type genus (from micr- + Greek thyrion, diminutive of thyra door) + -aceae — more at door
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