genus of fungi with black perithecia used extensively in genetic research; includes some forms with orange spore masses that cause severe damage in bakeries

Neurospora is a fungus. It was made famous in 1941 by G. Beadle and E. Tatum who succeeded in isolating a number of genetically different forms (mutants) of Neurospora. This Nobel prize-winning discovery opened the way to analysis of the consequences of permanent genetic change (mutations) in biochemical terms.

Neurospora is a genus of fungi. The genus name, meaning "nerve spore" refers to the characteristic striations on the spores that resemble axons.

A pink mold, commonly found growing on old food.