Pleoanamorphic life cycle ofExophiala (Wangiella) dermatitidis
- 1 June 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
- Vol. 65 (2) , 143-153
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00871755
Abstract
The anamorph life cycle of the black yeastExophiala (Wangiella) dermatitidis is described. The fungus is dimorphic, yeast cells being the prevalent form of propagation. The fungus is strongly hydrophilic, probably completing its anamorph life cycle in submersion. Adaptation to dry conditions is slow. Types of conidiogenesis comprise annellidic, phialidic and sympodial reproduction, in addition to isotropic development. Phialoconidia fail to germinate under the conditions tested, and thus may have a function other than dispersal. Sterile, multicellular bodies resembling aCapronia teleomorph are described.Keywords
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