Sphaceloma

noun

Sphac·​e·​lo·​ma

ˌsfasəˈlōmə

: a form genus of imperfect fungi that is sometimes included in Gloeosporium but is usually considered as distinct because of the firm acervulus suggestive of a cushion

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from sphacelus + -oma

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