Monday, December 24, 2012

Aspergillus nidulans

The asexual state of Emericella nidulans, Aspergillus nidulans is an easily recognizable Aspergillus spp. when grown in culture. 

The amber colored, short asymmetric foot cell combined with a bright emerald green colony make this an interesting organism.  Under certain conditions it will also produce egg like structures known as Hulle Cells.   Note: There is supposed to be a squiggle above the 'u' in Hulle cells.

The spores do not have a unique structure and would be classified as Asp/Pen like on an Air-O-Cell cassette sample.
Hulle Cells from Emericella nidulans 400x - N. Carlson
Emericella nidulans - 8 days DG-18 - 25C
Emericella nidulans 8days MEA - 25 C
Emericella nidulans 8days CYA - 25 C


Emericella nidulans - 400x - N. Carlson

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