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Penicillium: Media

genus of fungi

Videos

Observe time-lapse photography of Penicillium mold releasing penicillin to its surroundings
Time-lapse photography of Penicillium mold growth.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Notice the growth of Penicillium and yeast
Penicillium and Saccharomyces are among the many genera of fungi...
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

Images

Penicillium notatum and penicillin
Penicillium notatum, the source of penicillin.
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