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Aspergillus niger
microscopic photograph 100x, black-spored specie. Aspergillus niger is a fungus and one of the most common species of the genus Aspergillus. It causes a disease called black mold on certain fruits and vegetables such as grapes, onions, and peanuts, and is a common contaminant of food.
It is ubiquitous in soil and is commonly reported from indoor environments
Spotted on May 25, 2012
Submitted on Aug 25, 2012
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We don't often get microscopic spottings - nice first contribution to Noah. Welcome to the Project!