Penicillium lanosum

A slow-growing fungus that produces a white, later, pale grayish-green colony with an uncolored or drab reverse, within fourteen days, when incubated at 25oC (77oF). It is found worldwide and has been isolated from soil, desert soil, sand dunes, salt marshes, plants, fresh water, caves, foodstuffs, and caterpillars. There have not been any reports of human infections.

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