chartarum.

Here are a few other correct facts about Stachybotrys:

Examples of Stachybotrys:

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On wood; Under a microscope; In a culture plate.[/caption]

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Another culture plate; A different culture plate; NOT Stachybotrys.[/caption]

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* Based on descriptions by accredited microbiology labs plus the primary training source for microscopy:


** Photos courtesy of Aerotech Labs CD-ROM

*** Microscope photo courtesy of McGregor Pearce