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Aspergillus flavus compared with Aspergillus niger

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Fungi (真菌界) Fungi (真菌界)
Phylum same Ascomycota (子囊菌门) Ascomycota (子囊菌门)
Class same Eurotiomycetes (散囊菌綱) Eurotiomycetes (散囊菌綱)
Order same Eurotiales (散囊菌目) Eurotiales (散囊菌目)
Family same Aspergillaceae Aspergillaceae
Genus same Aspergillus Aspergillus
Species Aspergillus flavus Aspergillus niger

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Aspergillus.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

Aspergillus flavus is a species in the genus Aspergillus. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

黑曲霉(Aspergillus niger)是一种常见的丝状真菌,广泛分布于土壤和植物有机物中,以其黑色孢子为特征。该物种在工业上被用于生产柠檬酸和多种酶类,是重要的生物工程菌株。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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