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Sphaeropsidales

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Definition of Sphaeropsidales

: an order of imperfect fungi in which the conidia are produced in pycnidia or similar chambered cavities and which include both saprophytes and parasites

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History and Etymology for Sphaeropsidales

New Latin, from Sphaeropsid-, Sphaeropsis + -ales

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“Sphaeropsidales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sphaeropsidales. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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