Penicillium is a genus of ascomycetous fungi that is part of the mycobiome of many species and is of major importance in the natural environment, in food spoilage, and in food and drug production.
Facts
Classification
DietDetritivore or Scavenger 1 System (Realm) Living or Extinct Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceConidiophores at the end of each branch bear green, spherical, constricted units called conidia. 1 Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Penicillium
Sources
1. Penicillium (Wikipedia)
Introduction
Penicillium () is a genus of ascomycetous fungi that is part of the mycobiome of many species and is of major importance in the natural environment, in food spoilage, and in food and drug production.
Characteristics section
Conidiophores are at the end of each branch accompanied by green spherical constricted units called conidia.
- mold genus found in natural environment
Lead
Saprophytic species of Penicillium and Aspergillus are among the best-known representatives of the Eurotiales and live mainly on organic biodegradable substances.
View the Source2. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ843136, descriptionView the Source Wikidata: Penicillium
- Wikidata Q843136, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Eurotiales, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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