Sphaerobolaceae
plural noun
Sphaero·bo·la·ce·ae
\ˌsfirōbəˈlāsēˌē, -fer-\
Definition of Sphaerobolaceae
: a monotypic family of fungi (order Nidulariales) in which the more or less spherical gleba is forcibly ejected at maturity
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Origin and Etymology of sphaerobolaceae
New Latin, from Sphaerobolus, type genus (from sphaer- + Greek bolos throw) + New Latin -aceae; akin to Greek ballein to throw — more at devil
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