About 70microns
Aspergillus and Penicillium are both types of fungi, but they have key differences in their characteristics and functions. Aspergillus typically has a more complex structure with a distinct conidial head, while Penicillium has a brush-like conidiophore. Aspergillus is known for its ability to produce a wide range of enzymes and secondary metabolites, while Penicillium is famous for producing the antibiotic penicillin. Overall, Aspergillus is more diverse in its functions and habitats, while Penicillium is more specialized in its antibiotic production.
Both Penicillium and Aspergillus produce asexual spores known as conidia. In Penicillium, these conidia are typically formed on specialized structures called conidiophores, which resemble brush-like structures. In Aspergillus, conidia are produced on a more complex structure called a conidiophore that has a distinctive head-like structure called a vesicle. Both fungi utilize these conidia for reproduction and dispersal in their environments.
The scientific name of aspergillus is Aspergillus.
Aspergillus species, most abundantly Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus belongs to class : Eurotiomycetes
Aspergillus ochraceus was created in 1877.
Aspergillus sojae was created in 1971.
Aspergillus clavatus was created in 1834.
Fungi from aspergillus genus. Aspergillus niger for example.
Aspergillus is a genus consisting of several hundred mold species.
Aspergillus are a type of fungi thus they are invertebrates.An vertebrate is described as an animal with a backbone or spine.Just like mushrooms, aspergillus do not have bones let alone a spine.
Aspergillus is a genus of fungi that come in various sizes, typically ranging from 2 to 100 micrometers in diameter. The size can vary depending on the specific species of Aspergillus.