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Saccharomyces
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saccharomyces
Translingual
thumb|Saccharomyces cerevisiae species under DIC microscopy
Etymology
mul la-new -, from mul grc σάκχαρ, grc σάκχαρον sugar mul myces
Pronunciation
en /ˌsæk(ə)ɹoʊˈmaɪsiz/ US,Canada
Proper noun
1 m
genus family Saccharomycetaceae many yeasts, especially those involved in fermentation
Hypernyms
genus
Hyponyms
genus Saccharomyces cerevisiae species - type species; for the numerous species see 1
References
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mul Fungi