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Iodamoeba bütschlii
Iodamoeba bütschlii(Intestinal Protozoa – Amoebae) Intestinal ParasiteDistribution: Iodamoeba bütschlii can be found worldwide however it is less common than Entamoeba coli or Endolimax...
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Aspergillus sydowii
Aspergillus sydowii(Fungus)Distribution: Worldwide distribution however may occur with increased frequency between 26o– 35o latitudes. Primarily found in soils but has been recovered from a variety...
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Microsporum gypseum
Microsporum gypseum(Fungus/dermatophyte)Ecology & Pathology:Micrsporum gypseum is a geophilic (soil loving) dermatophyte which occasionally causes skin infections (tinea corporis) and/or scalp...
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Sphaerita spp.
Sphaeritaspp.“Big bugs have little bugs, on their backs to bit them’Little bugs have lesser bugs, and so on ad infinitum”AnonymousSome protozoan parasites can themselves be parasitized. A...
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Geotrichum candidum
Geotrichum candidum (yeast/fungus)Ecology:Ubiquitous worldwide distribution. Has been isolated from soil, water, sewage, cereals, dairy products and various plants. Geotrichum species have been...
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Diphyllobothrium latum (revisited)
Diphyllobothrium latum(Helmith/Cestode)Note: This post is entitled Diphyllobothrium latum "Revisited" as I posted a photo several years ago when a fixed film camera was the only tool in my arsenal....
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Paecilomyces lilacinus
Paecilomyces lilacinus(Fungus)Ecology: Wide-spread cosmopolitan saprobe of soil and decaying plant material. Paecilomycesspecies have been implicated in the spoilage of food. Has been isolated from...
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Fusarium oxysporum
Fusarium oxysporum (Fungus)Ecology:Fusarium oxysporum has widespread distribution and can be isolated from soil and plants and decaying vegetative material (saprobe). It is a phytopathogen (plant...
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Adhesive Tape Preparation for Examination of Fungi
An earlier post showed how to make a Slide Culture of a Fungus for examination. In this post I'll show how to make an adhesive tape preparation of a Fungus for examination.Adhesive Tape Preparation or...
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Gliocladium species
Gliocladium species(Fungus)Ecology & Pathogenicity:Gliocladium is a cosmopolitan fungus which can be isolated from soils as well as decaying plant material (saprobe). Gliocladium is considered to...
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Exophiala dermatitidis
Exophiala dermatitidis (Wangiella dermatitidis)FungusNote: The current name for this fungus is Exophiala dermatitidis, changed fairly recently from Wangiella dermatitidis & Phialophora dermatiditis...
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Trichophyton tonsurans
Trichophyton tonsurans(Fungus, Dermatophyte)Pathogenicity and Distribution: Trichophyton tonsurans is a cosmopolitan (found worldwide) dermatophyte (a fungus of skin, nails or hair). It is the...
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Cladophialophora species
Cladophialophora species (Cladosporium species?)FungusNote: This fungus was isolated as a plate contaminant and initially thought to be of the Cladosporiumspecies however certain features discussed...
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Aspergillus calidoustus
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Scedosporium prolificans
p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; }Scedosporium prolificans-Fungus (Previously known as Scedosporium inflatum)Ecology: Scedosporium prolificans is a cosmopolitan fungus isolated primarily from soils...
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Blastomyces dermatitidis
Blastomyces dermatitidis(Fungus) -Teleomorph = Ajellomyces dermatitidisEcology & More: Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus meaning its morphology can express two different forms...
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Penicillium species
PenicilliumAh, the lowly genus Penicillium; a few words and photos…The genus Penicillium has upwards of 300 identifiable species most of which are considered to be contaminants rather than pathogens...
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Trichoderma species
Trichoderma speciesEcology: Trichodermaspecies are widely distributed and are commonly isolated from soil. Capable of degrading cellulose, Trichoderma species can also be found on decaying vegetative...
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Pleruostomophora richardsiae
Pleruostomophora richardsiaeNote: Recent taxonomic changes have placed the fungus formerly known as Phialophora richardsiae into a different genus - now known as Pleruostomophora richardsiae.Ecology:...
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UnIdentified Black Mould
Unidentified Environmental Black Mould No.1As the title of this Blog Site suggests, Microbiology should be Fun! The pursuit of knowledge should be as enjoyable as discovery - the journey as much fun...
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