Sphaerobolaceae

plural noun

Sphaero·​bo·​la·​ce·​ae

ˌsfirōbəˈlāsēˌē,

-fer-

: a monotypic family of fungi (order Nidulariales) in which the more or less spherical gleba is forcibly ejected at maturity

Word History

Etymology

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

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