Aspergillus nomius
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| Aspergillus nomius | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Eurotiales |
| Family: | Aspergillaceae |
| Genus: | Aspergillus |
| Species: | A. nomius |
| Binomial name | |
| Aspergillus nomius Kurtzman, B.W. Horn & Hesseltine (1987)[1] | |
Aspergillus nomius is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Flavi section.[2] The species was first described in 1987.[1] It has been reported to produce aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, aflatoxin G1, aflatoxin G2, aspergillic acid, kojic acid, nominine, paspaline, pseurotin, and tenuazonic acid.[2] A. nomius has been identified as the cause of human infections.[3]
