Mucor circinelloides

Mucor circinelloides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Mucoromycota
Class: Mucoromycetes
Order: Mucorales
Family: Mucoraceae
Genus: Mucor
Species:
M. circinelloides
Binomial name
Mucor circinelloides
Tieghem (1875)
Synonyms
  • Calyptromyces circinelloides Tiegh. (1910)
  • Circinomucor circinelloides Tiegh. (1982)
  • Mucor javanicus Wehmer, et al. (1900)
  • Mucor dubius Wehmer, et al. (1901)
  • Mucor prainii Chodat & Nechitsche (1904)
  • Mucor mandshuricus (1904)

Mucor circinelloides is a dimorphic fungus[1] belonging to the Order Mucorales (Phylum Mucoromycota). It has a worldwide distribution, found mostly in soil, dung and root vegetables. This species is described as not known to be able to produce mycotoxins,[2] however it has been frequently reported to infect animals such as cattle and swine, as well as fowl, platypus and occasionally humans.[3][4] Ketoacidotic patients are particularly at risk for infection by M. circinelloides.[3]

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