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neurospora

/ˌnjʊəˈrɒs.pə.rə/

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noun

/ˌnjʊəˈrɒs.pə.rə/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод грибов, характеризующийся чёрными перитециями, широко используемый в генетических исследованиях; некоторые формы образуют оранжевые массы спор, которые могут нанести значительный ущерб на хлебопекарнях.

A genus of fungi characterized by black perithecia, widely used in genetic research; some forms produce orange spore masses that can cause significant damage in bakeries.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of fungiC2formalscientific

    A genus of ascomycete fungi, commonly known as bread molds, widely used in genetic and biochemical research due to its rapid growth and simple nutritional requirements.

    ruРод грибов

    • Neurospora crassa is a model organism in genetics.
    • Researchers use Neurospora to study circadian rhythms.
    • The orange spore masses of Neurospora can contaminate bakeries.

    Synonymsbread mold

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