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Penicillium notatum and penicillin
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Penicillium notatum and penicillin
Penicillium notatum and penicillin Penicillium notatum, the source of penicillin.

Penicillium

genus of fungi
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Penicillium, genus of blue or green mold fungi (kingdom Fungi) that exists as asexual forms (anamorphs, or deuteromycetes). Those species for which the sexual phase is known are placed in the Eurotiales. Found on foodstuffs, leather, and fabrics, they are of economic importance in the production of antibiotics (penicillin, q.v.), organic acids, and cheeses.

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