Aspergillus niger

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Aspergillus niger
Scientific classification
Superkingdom: Eukaryota Kingdom: Fungi Subkingdom: Dikarya Phylum: Ascomycota Subphylum: Pezizomycotina Class: Eurotiomycetes Subclass: Eurotiomycetidae Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. niger
Binomial name
Aspergillus niger

Description and significance

Aspergillus niger is a filamentous fungus; it is an eukaryotic organism that is classified as belonging to the Fungi kingdom. There are many different species from the [[Aspergillus] genus that do exist, A. niger is said to be one of the most common species. The presence of A. niger causes plants, fruits and vegetables to grow black mold.