torula

tor·u·la  (tôry-l, --l, tr-)

n. pl. tor·u·lae (-l, -l) or tor·u·las

Any of a group of fungi similar to the yeasts but lacking asci, many of which ferment sugars and are commonly found in dairy products. Also called torula yeast.

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[New Latin Torula, fungus genus, feminine diminutive of torus, bulge.]