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Eurotium

Eurotium

9.9
A fungus that grows on food, soil, and inside buildings and can spoil food or help fermentation
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Eurotium
  • The presence of Eurotium on food can cause spoilage and musty odors.

Examples

  • Several species of Eurotium are known to be xerophilic, thriving in dry conditions.

  • Microscopic examination revealed colonies of Eurotium on the stored grain samples.

  • The Eurotium fungus can spoil food quickly.

  • Have you heard about Eurotium and its effects on food?

  • Microscopic examination revealed colonies of Eurotium on the stored grain samples.

  • The presence of Eurotium on food can cause spoilage and musty odors.

  • Several species of Eurotium are known to be xerophilic, thriving in dry conditions.

Surface Forms

Eurotium singular
Eurotia plural

Etymology

Eurotium looks like it begins with Euro-, which you can think of as 'Europe' or the Greek prefix eu- meaning 'good', so a helpful way to remember it is to imagine small fungi in old European cellars used for both spoilage and fermentation. So, Eurotium refers to a group of fungi often found on food, soil, and inside houses and is known for causing food spoilage but sometimes helping in fermentation.