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Fungi: Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes: Sordariales: Chaetomiaceae: Chaetomium globosum Kunze

Chaetomium globosum

Synonyms: Chaetomium affine, Chaetomium chartarum, Chaetomium chlorinum, Chaetomium coarctatum, Chaetomium cochlioides, Chaetomium fieberi, Chaetomium kunzeanum, Chaetomium olivaceum, Chaetomium rectum, Chaetomium subglobosum.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Chaetomium globosum is a well-known mesophilic member of the mold family Chaetomiaceae. It is a saprophytic fungus that primarily resides on plants, soil, straw, and dung. Endophytic C. globosum assists in cellulose decomposition of plant cells. They are found in habitats ranging from forest plants to mountain soils across various biomes. C. globosum colonies can also be found indoors and on wooden products.

Russian: Хетомий шаровидный.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Spores and hyphae of black mold (wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B>) found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
LinkSpores and hyphae of black mold (wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum) found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
Tissues of black mold (wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B>) in KOH, found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
LinkTissues of black mold (wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum) in KOH, found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
Black mold (wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B>) in a corner on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2022-07-23.htm">July 23, 2022</A>
LinkBlack mold (wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum) in a corner on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
Location on maps185, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Texture of wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B> in a corner on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2022-07-23.htm">July 23, 2022</A>
LinkTexture of wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum in a corner on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
Location on maps173, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Close-up of black mold (wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B>) in a corner on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2022-07-23.htm">July 23, 2022</A>
LinkClose-up of black mold (wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum) in a corner on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
Location on maps167, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Hyphae and spores of black mold (wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B>) in KOH solution, found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
LinkHyphae and spores of black mold (wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum) in KOH solution, found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
Oval spores and hyphae of black mold (wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B>) found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
LinkOval spores and hyphae of black mold (wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum) found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
Broken hyphae of black mold (wood rot fungus <B>Chaetomium globosum</B>) found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022
LinkBroken hyphae of black mold (wood rot fungus Chaetomium globosum) found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022

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