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Cephaleuros

noun
Ceph·​a·​leu·​ros | \ ˌsefəˈlu̇rəs\

Definition of Cephaleuros

: a genus of epiphytic and parasitic green algae (family Trentepohliaceae) that includes the causative organism of red rust

History and Etymology for Cephaleuros

New Latin, from cephal- + Greek eurōs mold, mustiness; perhaps akin to Latin operire to cover

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