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Strumella

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Stru·​mel·​la | \ strüˈmelə \

Definition of Strumella

: a form genus of imperfect fungi (family Tuberculariaceae) characterized by ovate nonseptate brown conidia

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History and Etymology for Strumella

New Latin, from Latin struma + New Latin -ella

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“Strumella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Strumella. Accessed 18 Jan. 2021.

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