Mold and Mold Spores Under a Microscope: Rhizopus Stolonifer (12x-2500x)
In this video you will see a mold Rhizopus Stolonifer and its spores under a microscope with a magnification 12x-2500x and some interesting information about its habitat and growth.
Rhizopus stolonifer is commonly known as black bread mold. It is a member of Zygomycota and considered the most important species in the genus Rhizopus. It is one of the most common fungi in the world and has a global distribution although it is most commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a common agent of decomposition of stored foods. Like other members of the genus Rhizopus, R. stolonifer grows rapidly, mostly in indoor environments.