Genus of moulds with around 350 species. The name is derived from the very striking appearance of the fungus under the microscope, which is reminiscent of the eponymous aspergillus (holy water frond) or a watering can head when watering (escaping water). This is why the term watering can mould is sometimes used. Aspergilli are aerobic organisms found in almost all oxygen-rich environments. As a rule, these moulds like to grow on...
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