Rhizopus stolonifer, commonly known as black bread mold, is a member of Zygomycota and is considered the most important species in the genus Rhizopus. It is one of the most common fungi in the world, with a global distribution though it is most often found in tropical and subtropical regions, and it is a common agent of decomposition in stored foods. Like other members of its genus, R. stolonifer grows rapidly, mostly in indoor environments.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceSporangiophores up to 2.5 mm long and about 20 micrometres in diameter; gem-shaped sporangiospores with characteristic striations. 1 Classification
System (Realm) Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Black Bread Mold
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Brazil, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Denmark, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Portugal, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
Sources
1. Rhizopus stolonifer (Wikipedia)
Lead paragraph
Rhizopus stolonifer, commonly known as black bread mold, is a member of Zygomycota and considered the most important species in the genus Rhizopus.
Growth and Physiology section
Sporangiophores of R. stolonifer can be up to 2.5 mm long
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Black Bread Mold
- Wikidata Q1500736, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Mucoromycota, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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