Dematiaceous Molds

Ungraded Practice Question

Saprophytic Cladosporium species may be difficult to differentiate from Cladosporium trichoides (Xylohypha bantianum) in culture as both produce chains of conidia separated by distinct scars or dysjuncters. Each of the following characteristics of Cladosporium trichoides are helpful in separating the two except:

Please select the single best answer

Slow growth rate
Neurotropism in animal experiments
Ability to grow at 43oC
Conversion to a yeast form

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