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Oospora

noun
Oos·​po·​ra | \ ōˈäspərə\

Definition of Oospora

: a genus of imperfect fungi (order Moniliales) comprising parasitic and saprophytic forms with short hyphae, sparse mycelium, and usually globose conidia — see achorion — compare oidium

History and Etymology for Oospora

New Latin, from o- + -spora

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