Aspergillus vs. Penicillium

Aspergillusnoun

Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.

Aspergillusnoun

genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals

Aspergillus

Aspergillus () is a genus consisting of a few hundred mould species found in various climates worldwide. Aspergillus was first catalogued in 1729 by the Italian priest and biologist Pier Antonio Micheli.

Penicilliumnoun

Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics.

Penicilliumnoun

genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin

Penicillium

Penicillium () is a genus of ascomycetous fungi that is part of the mycobiome of many species and is of major importance in the natural environment, in food spoilage, and in 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.