Mycology — Flashcards

In Penicillium, _____ is the stalk-like structure, which bears structures known as metulae from which flask-shaped phialides producing chains of asexual spores known as conidia arise.

_____ can also appear on the East coast

Hint: what fungus

_____ stains and outlines the heavy capsule that surrounds Cryptococci fungi, giving it a unique "halo" appearance

Characteristic microscopic appearance: Vesicles are _____ and phialides are arranged in one or two row(s) in Aspergillus flavus

Hint: shape

_____ forms pseudohyphae and budding yeast at 20 degrees C (cold)and germ tubes (hyphae) at 37 degrees C (heat)

Hint: which fungus

_____ has acute (<45)-angle branching hyphae with septations

Hint: which fungus

_____ and Malassezia furfur are classified as yeast like

_____ has a geographical distribution localized to South America

Hint: which fungus

_____ is associated with bat and bird droppings, therefore spelunkers who explore caves are at risk, or farmers with chicken coops.

Hint: what fungus

_____ infects hair and skin only.