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Sphaerobolaceae

plural noun
Sphaero·​bo·​la·​ce·​ae | \ ˌsfirōbəˈlāsēˌē, -fer-\

Definition of Sphaerobolaceae

: a monotypic family of fungi (order Nidulariales) in which the more or less spherical gleba is forcibly ejected at maturity

History and Etymology for Sphaerobolaceae

New Latin, from Sphaerobolus, type genus (from sphaer- + Greek bolos throw) + New Latin -aceae; akin to Greek ballein to throw

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