Mucor circinelloides | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Mucoromycota |
Class: | Mucoromycetes |
Order: | Mucorales |
Family: | Mucoraceae |
Genus: | Mucor |
Species: | M. circinelloides
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Binomial name | |
Mucor circinelloides Tieghem (1875)
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Synonyms | |
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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