Multiple choice

Which of the following is only occasionally pathogenic fungus and is commomly known as malaria?

  1. Phruensis

  2. Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis

  3. Aspergillus clavatus

  4. Aspergillus lentulus

  5. Psathyrella aquatica
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Explanation

Aspergillus clavatus is a species of Aspergillus. It is found in soil and animal manure.  Its also known as Malaria and can produce the toxin patulin which may be associated with disease in humans and animals. This species is only occasionally pathogenic.

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