Geoglossaceae

plural noun

Ge·​o·​glos·​sa·​ce·​ae
ˌjē(ˌ)ōˌgläˈsāsēˌē
: a family (order Helotiales) of ascomycetous fungi having the hymenium covering the upper convex part of clavate or cap-shaped fruiting bodies

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Geoglossum, type genus + -aceae

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“Geoglossaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Geoglossaceae. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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