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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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History and Etymology for Sphaerobolaceae

New Latin, from Sphaerobolus, type genus (from sphaer- + Greek bolos throw) + New Latin -aceae; akin to Greek ballein to throw

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