Neurospora

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

The best known species in this genus is Neurospora crassa, a common model organism in biology. var. oncomensis is believed to be the only mold belonging to Neurospora which is used in food production (to make oncom).