Mucor

Mucor is a genus of molds consisting of roughly 40 species. They are found in soil, plant surfaces, an in rotting vegetable matter.

People often develop allergies to molds of this genus.

Most species are unable to infect humans because they can not grow at body temperature.

External Links

• Wikipedia on Mucor
• Mycology Department, University of Toronto on Mucor

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