Aspergillus

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See also: aspergillus

Translingual

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Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus

Etymology

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From New Latin aspergillum (holy water sprinkler) +‎ -us (taxonomic suffix), after their shape as viewed through a microscope.

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Aspergillus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Aspergillaceae – ascomycetous fungi with branched radiate sporophores including many common molds.

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