CONIDIOBOLUS
\kənˌɪdɪəbˈə͡ʊləs], \kənˌɪdɪəbˈəʊləs], \k_ə_n_ˌɪ_d_ɪ__ə_b_ˈəʊ_l_ə_s]\
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A genus of fungi in the family Ancylistaceae, order ENTOMOPHTHORALES, characterized by the presence of small nuclei with a prominent central nucleolus in interphase. They are commonly found in the soil but also infect termites, aphids, and sometimes, though rarely, mammals including humans. (Alexopoulos et al, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp159-60)
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.