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Aspergillus/Penicillium
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 10:52 — aemtek
Fungal Group:
Aspergillus/Penicillium
Distribution:
This is a spore category used for direct microscopy of spore trap and surface samples. Both genera include many species and have diverse distribution ranges and substrate requirements, but most of them are saprophytic on organic materials.
Dispersal:
Spores (conidia) are dry and formed in chains, and distributed by wind.
Indoor Occurance:
Some species of Aspergillus and Penicillium are common indoor contaminants. Check species listing for more information.
Pathogenicity:
Depending on the species
Notes On Identification:
With few exceptions, species of Aspergillus and Penicillium produce small (mostly 2 - 6 µm diam), globose, subglobose, or short ellipsoid conidia, smooth or ornamented, hyaline or slightly colored. Conidia are produced and often dispersed in chains. In so
Spore TrapIdentification:
With few exceptions, species of Aspergillus and Penicillium produce small (mostly 2 - 6 µm diam), globose, subglobose, or short ellipsoid conidia, smooth or ornamented, hyaline or slightly colored. Conidia are produced and often dispersed in chains. In so
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