Aspergillus_flavus Aspergillus_flavus

Aspergillus flavus - Definition and Overview

Aspergillus flavus
Scientific classification
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Fungi
Phylum:Ascomycota
Subphylum:Pezizomycotina
Class:Eurotiomycetes
Order:Eurotiales
Family:Trichocomaceae
Genus:Aspergillus
Species:A. flavus
Binomial name
Aspergillus flavus

Aspergillus flavus is a fungus associated with aspergillosis of the lungs and sometimes believed to cause corneal, otomycotic, and nasoorbital infections. It is believed to be allergenic.

It is particularly common on corn and peanuts, as well as water damaged carpets, and is one of the two common molds known to produce aflatoxin.


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