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.
Chaetomium globosum is a soil-borne, cosmopolitan fungus belonging to the phylum Ascomycota. It is commonly found in East and Central Texas, where it inhabits a wide range of environments, including soils, decaying plant material, and dung. The fungus produces distinctive, globe-shaped perithecia that contain ascospores, which are typically yellow-brown to olive-brown in color. In Texas, C. globosum has been isolated from various substrates, including soil, leaf litter, and rotten wood, particularly in areas with rich organic matter and high humidity.
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
Tissues 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 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
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Texture 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, 2022173, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Close-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, 2022167, Rosemary Lane, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United States
Hyphae 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 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 Chaetomium globosum) found on a painted wall in a closet in University Terrace Apartments on George Bush Drive. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2022Observations of Chaetomium globosum in East and Central Texas revealed the presence of spores and hyphae on a painted wall in a closet in College Station. The fungus was found in various forms, including black mold, wood rot, and oval spores. Microscopic examination using KOH solution showed hyphae and spores, with some appearing broken. The texture of the fungus was also observed, particularly in corners where it tended to accumulate. Close-up views revealed detailed structures of the fungus, including its spores and hyphae. The observations were consistent across multiple samples taken from the same location on July 23, 2022, suggesting a widespread presence of Chaetomium globosum in this specific environment. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring indoor environments for fungal growth.
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