Penicillium
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| Kingdom | Fungi |
|---|---|
| Class | Eurotiomycetes |
| Scientific name | Penicillium |
| Rank | Genus |
| Division | Ascomycota |
| Did you know | It was used to create the first antibiotic. |
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| ID | 952033 |
About Penicillium
Penicillium ascomycetous fungi are of major importance in the natural environment as well as food and drug production. Some members of the genus produce penicillin, a molecule that is used as an antibiotic, which kills or stops the growth of certain kinds of bacteria. Other species are used in cheesemaking.
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