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Mucor
''Mucor'' is a microbial genus of approximately 40 species of molds in the family Mucoraceae. Species are commonly found in soil, digestive systems, plant surfaces, some cheeses like Tomme de Savoie, rotten vegetable matter and iron oxide residue in the biosorption process. Description Colonies of this fungal genus are typically white to beige or grey and fast-growing. Colonies on culture medium may grow to several centimeters in height. Older colonies become grey to brown in color due to the development of spores. The species 'Mucor' belongs to the microbial kingdom: Fungi. ''Mucor'' spores or sporangiospores can be simple or branched and form apical, globular sporangia that are supported and elevated by a column-shaped columella. ''Mucor'' species can be differentiated from molds of the genera ''Absidia'', ''Rhizomucor'', and ''Rhizopus'' by the shape and insertion of the columella, and the lack of stolons and rhizoids. Some ''Mucor'' species produce chlamydospores. They fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucor Mucedo
''Mucor'' is a microbial genus of approximately 40 species of molds in the family Mucoraceae. Species are commonly found in soil, digestive systems, plant surfaces, some cheeses like Tomme de Savoie, rotten vegetable matter and iron oxide residue in the biosorption process. Description Colonies of this fungal genus are typically white to beige or grey and fast-growing. Colonies on culture medium may grow to several centimeters in height. Older colonies become grey to brown in color due to the development of spores. The species 'Mucor' belongs to the microbial kingdom: Fungi. ''Mucor'' spores or sporangiospores can be simple or branched and form apical, globular sporangia that are supported and elevated by a column-shaped columella. ''Mucor'' species can be differentiated from molds of the genera ''Absidia'', ''Rhizomucor'', and ''Rhizopus'' by the shape and insertion of the columella, and the lack of stolons and rhizoids. Some ''Mucor'' species produce chlamydospores. They fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucor Fragilis
''Mucor'' is a microbial genus of approximately 40 species of molds in the family Mucoraceae. Species are commonly found in soil, digestive systems, plant surfaces, some cheeses like Tomme de Savoie, rotten vegetable matter and iron oxide residue in the biosorption process. Description Colonies of this fungal genus are typically white to beige or grey and fast-growing. Colonies on culture medium may grow to several centimeters in height. Older colonies become grey to brown in color due to the development of spores. The species 'Mucor' belongs to the microbial kingdom: Fungi. ''Mucor'' spores or sporangiospores can be simple or branched and form apical, globular sporangia that are supported and elevated by a column-shaped columella. ''Mucor'' species can be differentiated from molds of the genera ''Absidia'', ''Rhizomucor'', and ''Rhizopus'' by the shape and insertion of the columella, and the lack of stolons and rhizoids. Some ''Mucor'' species produce chlamydospores. They fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucor Circinelloides
''Mucor circinelloides'' is a dimorphic fungus belonging to the Order Mucorales (Phylum Mucoromycota). It has a worldwide distribution, found mostly in soil, dung and root vegetables. This species is described as not known to be able to produce mycotoxins, however it has been frequently reported to infect animals such as cattle and swine, as well as fowl, platypus and occasionally humans. Ketoacidotic patients are particularly at risk for infection by ''M. circinelloides''. History and taxonomy ''Mucor circinelloides'' is one of the common species in the genus ''Mucor''. ''Mucor circinelloides'' is a variable species that include several variants such as; ''M. circinelloides'' f. ''circinelloides''; ''M. circinelloides'' f. ''lusitanicus''; ''M. circinelloides'' f. ''griseocyanus'' and ''M. circinelloides'' f. ''janssenii''. Growth and morphology ''Mucor circinelloides'' reproduce asexually. The sporangiophores are found as two types: elongate and sympodially branched. The elon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is the broadest term to refer to infections caused by ''bread mold fungi'' of the zygomycota phylum. However, because zygomycota has been identified as polyphyletic, and is not included in modern fungal classification systems, the diseases that zygomycosis can refer to are better called by their specific names: mucormycosis (after Mucorales), phycomycosis (after Phycomycetes) and basidiobolomycosis (after Basidiobolus). These rare yet serious and potentially life-threatening fungal infections usually affect the face or oropharyngeal (nose and mouth) cavity. Zygomycosis type infections are most often caused by common fungi found in soil and decaying vegetation. While most individuals are exposed to the fungi on a regular basis, those with immune disorders (immunocompromised) are more prone to fungal infection. These types of infections are also common after natural disasters, such as tornadoes or earthquakes, where people have open wounds that have become filled with s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucor Ellipsoideus
''Mucor ellipsoideus'' is a fungus first isolated from human clinical specimens in the US. ''M. ellipsoideus'' is able to grow and sporulate at 37 °C like closely related '' M. indicus'', but the former has narrow ellipsoidal sporangiospore A sporangium (; from Late Latin, ) is an enclosure in which spores are formed. It can be composed of a single cell or can be multicellular. Virtually all plants, fungi, and many other lineages form sporangia at some point in their life cyc ...s, as compared to the subglobose to ellipsoidal sporangiospores of the latter. References Further reading *Calvano, Tatjana P., et al. "Pythium aphanidermatum infection following combat trauma." Journal of Clinical Microbiology 49.10 (2011): 3710–3713. External links *MycoBank Mucoraceae Fungi described in 2010 {{zygomycota-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucor Indicus
''Mucor indicus'' is among the most important members of zygomycetes fungi. This dimorphic fungus is capable of production of several valuable products. Some strains of the fungus have been isolated from the traditional Indonesian food tempeh. M. indicus is nowadays used for production of several homemade food and beverages especially in Asia. This has also been successfully used as a safe nutritional source for fish and rat. The fungus is generally regarded as safe though there are few reports claiming that this is a pathogenic fungus. The capability of the fungus in production of ethanol is comparable with that of Saccharomyces cerevisiae ''Saccharomyces cerevisiae'' () (brewer's yeast or baker's yeast) is a species of yeast (single-celled fungus microorganisms). The species has been instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times. It is believed to have been o .... Unlike ''S. cerevisiae'', ''M. indicus'' ferments pentoses as well as hexoses and therefor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucoraceae
The Mucoraceae are a family of fungi of the order Mucorales, characterized by having the thallus not segmented or ramified. Pathogenic genera include ''Absidia'', ''Apophysomyces'', ''Mucor'', ''Rhizomucor'', and ''Rhizopus''. According to a 2008 estimate, the family contains 25 genera and 129 species. Genera The family consists of the following genera: * '' Actinomucor'' * ''Apophysomyces'' * '' Benjaminiella'' * '' Chaetocladium'' * ''Circinella'' * ''Cokeromyces'' * ''Dicranophora'' * '' Ellisomyces'' * ''Helicostylum'' * '' Hyphomucor'' * '' Kirkomyces'' * ''Mucor'' * '' Parasitella'' * ''Pilaira'' * '' Pilophora'' * '' Pirella'' * ''Rhizomucor'' * '' Rhizopodopsis'' * ''Rhizopus'' * '' Sporodiniella'' * '' Syzygites'' * ''Thamnidium ''Thamnidium'' is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Mucoraceae. The genus was circumscribed in 1809 by Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link. ''Thamnidium'' molds are key participants in the aging process for dry aged beef, producing prote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucor Amphibiorum
''Mucor amphibiorum'' is a fungus which causes ulcers on the platypus, which can be secondarily infected and potentially fatal. It can also reduce the ability to regulate body temperature. It is currently limited to Tasmania and was first seen in 1982 the Elizabeth River. It belongs to the division Mucoromycota Mucoromycota is a division within the kingdom fungi. They include a diverse group of various molds, including the common bread molds ''Mucor'' and ''Rhizopus''. It is a sister phylum to Dikarya. It consists of mainly mycorrhizal fungi, root end .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Mucor Amphibiorum Fungi of Australia Mucoraceae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucor Hiemalis
''Mucor hiemalis'' is among the zygosporic fungi found in unspoiled foods. It has different industrial importance as biotransforming agents of pharmacological and chemical compounds. Morphology and cell structure ''Mucor hiemalis'' grows in expanding gray colonies. It grows branched sporangiophores that yielding yellow to dark brown sporangia which can mate to form black-brown, spiny zygospores. Physiology ''Mucor hiemalis'' is nitrate positive and requires thiamin Thiamine, also known as thiamin and vitamin B1, is a vitamin, an essential micronutrient, that cannot be made in the body. It is found in food and commercially synthesized to be a dietary supplement or medication. Phosphorylated forms of thia ... to grow. References External links Index FungorumUSDA ARS Fungal Database Fungal plant pathogens and diseases Mucoraceae Fungi described in 1903 {{fungus-plant-disease-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhizopus
''Rhizopus'' is a genus of common saprophytic fungi on plants and specialized parasites on animals. They are found in a wide variety of organic substances, including "mature fruits and vegetables", jellies, syrups, leather, bread, peanuts, and tobacco. They are multicellular. Some ''Rhizopus'' species are opportunistic human pathogens that often cause fatal disease called mucormycosis. This widespread genus includes at least eight species. ''Rhizopus'' species grow as filamentous, branching hyphae that generally lack cross-walls (i.e., they are coenocytic). They reproduce by forming asexual and sexual spores. In asexual reproduction, sporangiospores are produced inside a spherical structure, the sporangium. Sporangia are supported by a large apophysate columella atop a long stalk, the sporangiophore. Sporangiophores arise among distinctive, root-like rhizoids. In sexual reproduction, a dark zygospore is produced at the point where two compatible mycelia fuse. Upon germination, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Absidia
''Absidia'' is a genus of zygote fungi in the family Cunninghamellaceae. ''Absidia'' species are ubiquitous in most environments where they are often associated with warm decaying plant matter, such as compost heaps. Some species in the genus can cause phycomycosis. Taxonomy The genus was first described in 1878 by Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem. Species The genus includes the following species: * ''Absidia aegyptiaca'' * '' Absidia anomala'' * ''Absidia atrospora'' * ''Absidia caerulea'' * ''Absidia californica'' * ''Absidia clavata'' * ''Absidia cuneospora'' * ''Absidia cylindrospora'' * ''Absidia dubia'' * ''Absidia fassatiae'' * ''Absidia glauca'' * ''Absidia griseola'' * ''Absidia heterospora'' * ''Absidia idahoensis'' * ''Absidia inflata'' * ''Absidia macrospora'' * ''Absidia narayanai'' * ''Absidia pseudocylindrospora'' * ''Absidia psychrophilia'' * ''Absidia reflexa'' * ''Absidia repens'' * ''Absidia spinosa'' * ''Absidia tuneta'' * ''Absidia ushtrina'' Synonyms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mold (fungus)
A mold () or mould () is one of the structures certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all fungi form molds. Some fungi form mushrooms; others grow as single cells and are called microfungi (for example yeasts). A large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species form molds. The growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food. The network of these tubular branching hyphae, called a mycelium, is considered a single organism. The hyphae are generally transparent, so the mycelium appears like very fine, fluffy white threads over the surface. Cross-walls (septa) may delimit connected compartments along the hyphae, each containing one or multiple, genetically identical nuclei. The dusty texture of many molds is caused by profuse production of asexual spores ( conidia) formed by di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
