Indoor mold or indoor mould, also referred to as mildew, is a fungal growth that develops on wet materials in interior spaces. Mold is a natural, ubiquitous part of the environment and plays an import
Indoor mold on the head jamb of the window in a multi-story building
Black indoor mold growing in a humid bathroom
Although this home experienced minor exterior damage from Hurricane Katrina, small leaks and inadequate airflow permitted mold infestation.
Culture dish with Aspergillus fumigatus colonies, a species commonly found in indoor air
A mold or mould is one of the structures that certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores a
Indoor mold
…American English) or indoor mould (British English), also referred to as mildew, is a fungal growth that develops on wet materials in interior spaces. Mold is a natural, ubiquitous part of the environment and plays an important part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and…
Close up of mold on a strawberry
Penicillium digitatum mold growing on a clementine
Spinellus fusiger growing on the mushroom Mycena haematopus
Spores from green mold (Penicillium or Trichoderma) growing on an orange, 1000× wet mount