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Aspergillaceae

Aspergillaceae

9.9
A group of molds, some used in industry and medicine
  • noun
  • /ˌæspərˈdʒɪleɪˌsiː/
  • Specialized
: Aspergillaceae
  • The Aspergillaceae family includes many species of mold.

Examples

  • Many species within Aspergillaceae are important industrially for their role in fermentation processes.

  • Did you know that Aspergillaceae can be beneficial in medicine?

  • Members of the Aspergillaceae family are often found in decaying organic material.

  • Researchers are studying the diversity of Aspergillaceae in different soil types.

  • Many species within Aspergillaceae are important industrially for their role in fermentation processes.

  • Members of the Aspergillaceae family are often found in decaying organic material.

  • The Aspergillaceae family includes many species of mold.

Surface Forms

Aspergillaceae singular
Aspergillaceae plural

Morphology

Aspergillaceae = Aspergillus (opaque) = Aspergillus + aceae

Formed from a genus name plus the scientific family suffix '-aceae', a specialized taxonomic formation not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Aspergillaceae comes from the genus name Aspergillus, which in turn comes from the Latin aspergillum meaning 'sprinkler' because the fungus' spores look like a tiny brush that sprinkles. The ending -aceae shows it is a 'family', so Aspergillaceae means the family of Aspergillus molds, many of which are important in industry and medicine.