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Aspergillus candidus

Outdoor Location
Found in warm soils, grain, and secondary decay of vegetation (5).

Potential Toxin Production
Can produce petulin which may be associated with disease in humans and other animals (5).

Spore Size
Conidia dimensions 3-4.5 x 2.5-4.5 microns (5).

Water Activity
.075 (5).