genus aspergillus

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Noun genus aspergillus has 1 sense

Aspergillus, genus Aspergillus - genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
--₁ is a kind of fungus genus
--₁ is a member of Aspergillaceae, family Aspergillaceae

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Genus Aspergillus

Definition:

The genus Aspergillus refers to a group of filamentous fungi commonly found in nature. It encompasses a variety of mold species known for their ability to produce mycotoxins and cause respiratory ailments.

Senses:

Noun: A taxonomic classification of fungi within the kingdom Ascomycota.

Usages:

Noun - Taxonomy:

The genus Aspergillus is rich in diverse species, with over 300 currently identified members.

Example Sentence: The classification of a newly discovered mold specimen was determined to belong to the genus Aspergillus.

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