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Aspergillus penicillioides
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 10:52 — aemtek
Genus:
Aspergillus
Species:
penicillioides
Distribution:
This fungus is associated with low humidity and dry areas. It is found both indoors and in food.
Substrate:
Found in soil and dry food.
Dispersal:
Conidia or chains of conidia easily become airborne and are dispersed by wind.
Indoor Occurance:
Isolated from floor, carpet and mattress dust. Also isolated from indoor air conditioning systems and food products like dried fish and cereals.
Notes On Identification:
Not distinctive on spore trap samples. Species identification requires mycological examination of sporulating cultures or molecular methods. This is a xerophilic fungus and maybe overlooked on MEA plates. DG-18 is better for recovery of this species.