Gastromyces

/ɡæˈstrɑːmaɪˌsiːz/ noun

Definition

A genus of fungal organisms, typically found in soil, that may affect the stomach or digestive system.

Etymology

From gastro- (Greek gaster, 'stomach') + -myces (Greek mykes, 'fungus'). A taxonomic term for stomach-affecting fungal species.

Kelly Says

Gastromyces fungi live in soil worldwide, and while they're usually harmless, they represent one of thousands of fungal species we've barely begun to understand!

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