Curvularia is a hyphomycete (mold) fungus which is a facultative pathogen of many plant species and of the soil. Most Curvularia are found in tropical regions, though a few are found in temperate zones. Curvularia defined by the type species C. lunata (Wakker) Boedijn. Curvularia lunata appears as shiny velvety-black, fluffy growth on the colony s...
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A genus of dark-coloured fungi that grow rapidly on culture media. Generally regarded as contaminants, two species, Curvularia lunata and Curvularia geniculata, are among the true species of fungi capable of producing mycetoma in humans, keratomycosis, sinusitis, and pheohyphomycosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(kur″vu-lar´e-ә) a genus of imperfect fungi commonly found in soil and elsewhere; C. luna´ta is found in human mycetomas.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kŭr′vū-lā′rē-ă Definitions: 1. A genus of dark-colored fungi that grow rapidly on culture media. Generally regarded as contaminants, two species, Curvularia lunata and Curvularia geniculata, are among the species capable of producing mycetoma in humans, keratomycosis, sinusitis, and pha...
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