Glossary

    G H I J K

  • A mitosporic mold often encountered on decaying plant matter. The genus name prefix "helico" is derived from the shape of...
  • Reported to be allergenic.
  • A fungus that has filamentous growth at 25 degrees C. and yeast growth at 37 degrees C. It is reported...
  • Grows on products with a high cellulose content. These fungi are also found in soil and on plant debris.
  • Mycelia that are transparent, translucent, or colorless. If no reproductive structures are present, identification is difficult. Often associated with allergic...
  • L M N O

  • A cellulolytic fungus that is very closely related to Stachybotrys sp. Both fungi have a worldwide distribution and are often...
  • Causes ringworm in humans.
  • Molds are a group of organisms that belong to the taxonomic kingdom of Fungi. There are over 20,000 species of...
  • Reported to be allergenic. This fungus produces soft rot of tree fruits. Other members produce a red bread mold. It...
  • Often found in soil, dead plant material, horse dung, fruits and fruit juice. It is also found in leather, meat,...

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