fungal spores
Airborne mycological propagules
Fungal spores are reproductive cells released by fungi, capable of developing into new organisms.
Microscopic and produced in enormous quantities, they spread through air, water, or contact.
Some cause allergic reactions or respiratory problems; others colonize food, buildings, or living hosts.
The basement had high levels of fungal spores.
Mold growth begins when spores land on suitable surfaces.
- sporangiaSpore-bearing plant organs
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- fairy ringArc of toadstools
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
mold growth · sporulation · dispersal · germination · survival · mycorrhizae · allergies · sick building syndrome · saprophyte · damp · damp basement · colonies · penicillium · musty · spreading · rot · puffball · dust
- wind-bornepollen, seeds, spores, dandelion seeds, dust
- airborne allergenspollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, ragweed
- airborne particlesdust particles, dust, particulates, aerosol, particulate matter
- respiratory irritantsdust mites, mold spores, pet dander, pollen, smoke
- Fine Particlesparticulate matter, PM2.5, aerosols, dust, soot
- plant diseasesblight, wilt, rot, canker, root rot