noun
- Plural of Neurospora; a genus of filamentous fungi commonly used in genetic and biochemical research.
Usage: scientific; biology
Examples
- Neurosporas are frequently studied in laboratory settings to understand fungal genetics.
- The researcher cultured several neurosporas strains for the mutation experiment.
- Neurosporas reproduce both sexually and asexually, making them ideal for genetic studies.
- Many classic genetics experiments have relied on neurosporas as model organisms.