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The original discovery arose from a mold colony growing on a cantaloupe.

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Where do find penicillium?

Penicillium can be found in various environments, including soil, decaying organic matter, and indoor environments where mold might grow. It is commonly present on fruits, vegetables, and grains, particularly when they start to spoil. Additionally, certain species of Penicillium are used in food production, such as in the making of cheeses like blue cheese.


Where would you find penicillium in nature?

Penicillium can commonly be found in soil, rotting vegetation, and grains. It is known to grow on fruits and vegetables as well. The fungus is widespread in nature and can also be found indoors in damp or water-damaged environments.


Where do you find penicillin?

Normally penicillin is prescribed by your doctor, to treat a specific bacterial infection, and dispensed by your local pharmacy. Because of the long use of penicillin many bacteria are now resistant whereas further developed antibiotics may be necessary.


What is the difference between penicillium and penicillin?

Penicillium produces the penicillin


When was Penicillium roqueforti created?

Penicillium roqueforti was created in 1906.


When was Penicillium crustosum created?

Penicillium crustosum was created in 1930.


When was Penicillium chrysogenum created?

Penicillium chrysogenum was created in 1910.


When was Penicillium camemberti created?

Penicillium camemberti was created in 1906.


When was Penicillium echinulatum created?

Penicillium echinulatum was created in 1974.


Which living organism produces the antibiotic penicillin?

The antibiotic penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.


What is penicillium made of?

Penicillium is made out of a moldy fungus. It is made on fruits and indoor surfaces.There are over 200 species of Penicillium, commonly called Penicillin. It can be found in soil, rotten fruit, compost and decaying plants. It can also be found indoors on water damaged buildings. Penicillium can be found in other rotten foods such as, cheese, dried foods, herbs, etc. Just because a food is rotten does not mean the Penicillium will grow on it.Oranges.


One mold that can produce useful antibiotics is called?

penicillium