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Observe time-lapse photography of Penicillium mold releasing penicillin to its surroundings

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mold: Media

fungus

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Observe time-lapse photography of Penicillium mold releasing penicillin to its surroundings

Observe time-lapse photography of Penicillium mold releasing penicillin to its surroundings

Time-lapse photography of Penicillium mold growth.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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Mold on surface of jelly.

Ingmar Holmasen

peach mold

peach mold

Magnified view of peach mold (Rhizopus).

Stephen Collins

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