noun
- a genus of fungi commonly used in genetic research, particularly known for its role in studying gene function and metabolism
Usage: scientific; biology
Examples
- Neurospora crassa is widely used as a model organism in genetics laboratories.
- The researchers studied gene expression patterns in neurospora cultures.
- Neurospora helped scientists understand how genes control biochemical pathways.
- The orange fungus neurospora grows rapidly on simple nutrient media.
- Many fundamental discoveries in molecular biology were made using neurospora.
- Students in the genetics lab learned to cultivate neurospora for their experiments.