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This page updated last on
September 09, 2010
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Aspergillus
Fungus (Mold)
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a
fruiting body, or conidiophore. It is made up of chains of
conidia, or spores, the reproductive cells of the
fungus. Inhalation of spores and fragments by individuals with a weakened
respiratory system can cause an allergic reaction known as aspergillosis. |
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Photo credit / copyright (c)
Eye of Science/Science Photo
Library
There is in the range of 100,000
recognized fungal species include mildews, molds, mushrooms,
puffballs, rusts, slime molds, smuts, truffles, and yeast.
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