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Penicillium
Penicillium chrysogenum![Scale 2](https://phylogame.org/wp-content/themes/phylo/img/num/2.png)
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Fact: The antibiotic, Penicillin G, is derived from this species of fungus.
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Penicillium chrysogenum is a species of fungus in the family Trichocomaceae. It is common in temperateand subtropical regions and can be found on salted food products,[1] but it is mostly found in indoor environments, especially in damp or water-damaged buildings.[2] It was previously known as Penicillium notatum.[3] It has rarely been reported as a cause […] read more