Aspergillus clavatus


As·per·gil·lus cla·va·tus

a fungal species isolated from soil and feces; it yields a carcinogenic mycotoxin known as patulin.

Aspergillus clavatus

A species found in soil and manure. It can cause an occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis known as malt worker's lung. See also: Aspergillus