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'''''Aspergillus niger''''' is a [[fungus]]; it is an [[eukaryotic]] [[organism]] that is classified as belonging to the [[Fungi]] kingdom. The presence of ''A. niger'' causes plants, fruits and vegetables to grow black [[mold]]. | '''''Aspergillus niger''''' is a [[filamentous]] [[fungus]]; it is an [[eukaryotic]] [[organism]] that is classified as belonging to the [[Fungi]] kingdom. There are many different species from the [[''Aspergillus''] [[genus]] that do exist, ''A. niger'' is said to be one of the most common species. The presence of ''A. niger'' causes plants, fruits and vegetables to grow black [[mold]]. | ||
==Genome structure== | ==Genome structure== |
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Description and significance
Aspergillus niger is a filamentous fungus; it is an eukaryotic organism that is classified as belonging to the Fungi kingdom. There are many different species from the [[Aspergillus] genus that do exist, A. niger is said to be one of the most common species. The presence of A. niger causes plants, fruits and vegetables to grow black mold.