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• Cephalosporium
  '''Cephalosporium''' is a genus of [[fungi]] that belongs to the family [[Nectriaceae]]. It is known for producing a group of antibiotics called [[ ...ng "seed". This is in reference to the shape of the spores produced by the fungi in this genus.
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• Entomophthoraceae
  ...]]. The family is known for its members that act as [[parasite|parasitic]] fungi, specifically on insects and other arthropods. ...aning destruction. This reflects the parasitic nature of the fungi in this family, which often result in the destruction of their insect hosts.
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• Acremonium
  '''Acremonium''' (pronunciation: ak-re-MO-nee-um) is a genus of fungi in the family [[Hypocreaceae]]. The genus has cosmopolitan distribution and contains appr ...ingle" or "alone". This could possibly refer to the solitary nature of the fungi's growth.
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• Ganodermataceae
  ...e-ee) is a family of [[Polypore]] fungi in the order [[Polyporales]]. This family is best known for including the genus ''[[Ganoderma]]'', which contains the ...ch means "skin". This refers to the shiny surface of the mushrooms in this family.
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• Agaricaceae
  ...-guh-rih-KAY-see-ee) is a family of fungi in the order [[Agaricales]]. The family is typified by the genus ''[[Agaricus]]'' and contains about 85 genera and ...e suffix ''-aceae'' is a standard ending in biological taxonomy denoting a family.
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• Mucor
  '''Mucor''' (/mjuːkɔːr/) is a genus of fungi in the family Mucoraceae. It comprises several species, many of which are common in soil ...atin word for mould, reflecting the typical mould-like appearance of these fungi.
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• Chrysosporium
  ...eaning seed, referring to the golden color of the spores produced by these fungi. ...erized by the production of small, round, golden-colored [[spores]]. These fungi are commonly found in soil, dust, and air, and can also be isolated from va
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• Trichothecenes
  ...theh-seens) are a group of [[mycotoxins]] produced by various species of [[fungi]], including those belonging to the [[Fusarium]], [[Mycrodochium]], and [[S * [[Mycotoxin]]: A toxic compound produced by fungi.
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• Conidiobolus
  ...idiobolus''' (pronunciation: /kəˈnɪdiəˌboʊləs/) is a genus of fungi in the family [[Ancylistaceae]]. The genus contains several species that are pathogenic t ...terized by their production of [[conidia]], a type of asexual spore. These fungi are typically found in soil and decaying organic matter. Some species, such
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• Chaetomium
  ...g fungus, referring to the hair-like structures that are characteristic of fungi in this genus. * [[Mycology]] - the study of fungi
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• Saccharomycetaceae
  ...e) is a family of [[yeast]] within the order of [[Saccharomycetales]]. The family name is derived from the Greek words "saccharo" meaning sugar and "mycetes" ...mykes" (μύκης) meaning fungus. This reflects the ability of yeasts in this family to ferment sugars.
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• Anidulafungin
  ...rug used to treat infections caused by fungi. It belongs to the antifungal family  ...rug used to treat infections caused by fungi. It belongs to the antifungal family {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Morchella esculenta
  ...[[Morel Mushroom]], or [[Sponge Morel]], is a species of [[fungus]] in the family [[Morchellaceae]] of the [[Ascomycota]] division. * [[Mycology]]: The branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.
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• Lycoperdon
  ...d "perdon" meaning to break wind, a reference to the cloud of spores these fungi release when mature. * [[Mycology]] - The study of fungi.
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• Ravulonazole
  ...studied to treat infections caused by fungi. It belongs to the antifungal family  ...studied to treat infections caused by fungi. It belongs to the antifungal family {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Cortinariaceae
  ...e-ae) is a large family of [[Agaricales]], which are gilled mushrooms. The family is named after the genus ''[[Cortinarius]]'', which is the largest genus of ...na, a veil-like structure that covers the gills of young mushrooms in this family.
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• Protegrin
  ...proteins found in pig white blood cells. Protegrins kill certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses by boring holes in their outer membranes and causing them to r ...proteins found in pig white blood cells. Protegrins kill certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses by boring holes in their outer membranes and causing them to r
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• Psilocybe
  * [[Mycology]]: The study of fungi, including mushrooms like Psilocybe.
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• Exserohilum
  ...(pronunciation: eks-er-oh-hi-lum) is a genus of fungi that belongs to the family Pleosporaceae. ..."hilum" meaning "a small thing". This refers to the characteristic of the fungi where the spores are thrust out from a small opening.
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• Amanitaceae
  ...e genera ''[[Amanita]]'', ''[[Limacella]]'', and ''[[Saproamanita]]''. The family is named after its most infamous genus, ''Amanita'', which includes some of ...ffix ''-aceae'' is a standard ending in biological taxonomy that denotes a family.
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