Mycotheca Regnum Fungi
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Black mould

Aspergillus niger Tiegh.

Black mould (Aspergillus niger)
Plate · Aspergillus niger Enlarged model, not to scale

Description

A black-headed mould, common on onions, fruit and soil. It can cause infections in vulnerable people.

Curiosity

Industry uses it to make much of the world's citric acid.

Sources

GBIF · Wikidata

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