Conidiobolus - ț̢
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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Coniferophyta - ț̢
A plant division of GYMNOSPERMS consisting of cone-bearing trees and shrubs.
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Conium - ț̢
A plant genus of the family APIACEAE that is a source of coniine.
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Conization - ț̢
The excision of a cone of tissue, especially of the CERVIX UTERI.
Synonyms : Conisations, Conizations
Conjugation, Genetic - ț̢
A parasexual process in BACTERIA; ALGAE; FUNGI; and ciliate PROTOZOA for achieving exchange of chromosome material during fusion of two cells. In bacteria, this is a uni-directional transfer of genetic material; in protozoa it is a bi-directional exchange. In algae and fungi, it is a form of sexual reproduction, with the union of male and female gametes.