ascobolus

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noun

Ascobolus is a genus of fungi in the Ascobolaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains an estimated 61 species, most of which are coprophilous.

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Meanings

noun
  1. Ascobolus is a genus of fungi in the Ascobolaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution, and contains an estimated 61 species, most of which are coprophilous.

Origin

From asco- (sac, bag), and Late Latin bōlus (“clod of earth, lump”).

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APA

ascobolus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ascobolus

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“ascobolus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ascobolus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ascobolus,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ascobolus.

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