Ceratostomataceae

/ˌsɛrətɑstəməˈteɪsi/ noun

A family of parasitic fungi that attack bark and wood of trees, causing diseases in various plant species.

From Greek 'keras' (horn) + 'stoma' (mouth) + Latin '-aceae' (family suffix). Named for the horn-like fruiting structures (perithecia) with mouth-like openings where spores are released.

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