Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Centronycteris

👉 Centronycteris is a genus of fungi in the family Nocardiales, which belongs to the order Ascomycota and to the class Fungi. They are known for their ability to produce a wide range of compounds that can be used as natural antibiotics. The specific name "centronycteris" comes from the Latin word "centrum," meaning "center," referring to the fungus's characteristic position in the fungal hierarchy.

Centronycteris