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gymnosporangium

/ˌdʒɪm.nəʊˈspɔːr.ni.əm/

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noun

/ˌdʒɪm.nəʊˈspɔːr.ni.əm/formalscientific
  • ruРод грибов, известный образованием галлов на кедрах и других хвойных, а также вызывающий ржавчину на яблонях, грушах и других растениях семейства Розовые.

A genus of fungi known for producing galls on cedars and other conifers, and causing rust spots on apples, pears, and other plants in the Rosaceae family.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Fungal genusC2formalscientific

    A genus of fungi that produces galls on cedars and other conifers (Juniperus and Libocedrus) and causes rust spots on apples, pears, and other plants in the Rosaceae family.

    ruРод грибов

    • Gymnosporangium species are responsible for cedar-apple rust.
    • The fungus Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae causes significant damage to apple orchards.
    • Galls on juniper trees are often caused by Gymnosporangium infections.
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  • gymnosporangia's possessive plural form
  • gymnosporangium's possessive singular form