Conidia Collection

Phagocytosis of fungal spores, SEM
Phagocytosis of a fungus spore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil (blue) phagocytosing (engulfing and destroying) spores from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red)

Phagocytosis of fungus spores, SEM
Phagocytosis of fungus spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spores from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red) being phagocytosed (engulfed and destroyed) by a dendritic cell (brown)

Microscopic view of Stachybotrys chartarum, a black mold

Microscopic view of Stachybotrys. Stachybotrys is a genus of molds, hyphomycetes or asexually reproducing, filamentous fungi

Entomophthora muscae parasitising a fly
A bluebottle fly (Calliphora vomitoria) killed by the parasitic fungus (Entomophthora muscae). The fungus is highly adapted to its host

Aspergillus fungus, artwork C013 / 4613
Aspergillus fungus. Computer artwork of the fruiting body (conidiophore) of a typical mould (Aspergillus sp.), showing spores (conidia, round)

Penicillium fungal spores, SEM
Penicillium fungal spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fruiting bodies of the fungus Penicillium roqueforti

Penicillium spores
Penicillium. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mycelium and fruiting bodies of the fungus Penicillium sp

Phagocytosis of a fungus spore, SEM
Phagocytosis of a fungus spore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spore from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus (red) being phagocytosed (engulfed and destroyed)

Grey mould fungus, light micrograph
Grey mould fungus. Light micrograph of a section through onion tissue infected with grey mould fungus (Botrytis allii). Botrytis is a parasitic saprophyte mould that grows on wounded plants

Penicillium mould, light micrograph
Penicillium mould. Light micrograph of a section through an orange rind infected with Penicillium sp. blue mould fungus, showing fungal hyphae and conidiophores (pink and purple) with spores (red)

Brown mould fungus, light micrograph
Brown mould fungus. Light micrograph of a section through decaying plant tissue infected with brown mould fungus (Aspergillus glaucum)

Aspergillus fungus spores, SEM
Aspergillus fungus spores, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These chains of spores (orange) are the reproductive cells of the fruiting body, or conidiophore

Penicillium fungus, SEM
Penicillium fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Penicillium sp. fungus. Specialised threads (hyphae, pink), called conidiophores, are seen

White bread mould, SEM
White bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fruiting bodies of two types of mould growing on white bread. The moulds are Penicillium sp. and Mucor mucedo

Fungal reproduction, SEM
Fungal reproduction. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a branch of a conidiophore (one type of fungal reproductive structure) with a conidia (spore) emerging from the tip

Penicillium fruiting bodies, SEM

Fungal spores, SEM
Fungal spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fungal spores on a fruiting body of an Aspergillus sp. fungus. The name for such a fruiting body is a conidiophore

Bread mould (Penicillium sp. ), SEM
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electronmicrograph (SEM) of Penicillium sp. mouldgrowing on bread. The yellow fibrous structuresare hyphae, which make up the main body of thefungus

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Conidia, the microscopic spores produced by fungi, are a fascinating subject of study in the field of microbiology. These tiny structures play a crucial role in the life cycle and dispersal of various fungal species. One captivating aspect is their interaction with other organisms. Through phagocytosis, immune cells engulf and destroy these fungal spores to protect the body from potential infections. Scanning Electron Micrographs (SEM) capture this intricate process, revealing the delicate dance between host and pathogen. In Picture No. 11675587, we witness phagocytosis of fungus spores under SEM. The image showcases the remarkable detail of this cellular event as immune cells engulf and eliminate invading fungal particles. Microscopic views also provide insight into specific fungal species like Stachybotrys chartarum. This black mold's they are be observed through a microscope, allowing scientists to better understand its structure and behavior. Another intriguing example is Entomophthora muscae parasitizing a fly. This parasitic fungus infects insects by releasing conidia onto their bodies, which then germinate and penetrate their hosts' tissues for sustenance. Artwork C013/4613 depicts Aspergillus fungus—a common genus known for its diverse conidial forms—highlighting both its beauty and scientific significance. Penicillium fungi are renowned for their antibiotic properties but are equally mesmerizing when viewed up close under an SEM lens. The detailed images reveal intricately shaped penicillium spores that aid in identification and classification within this group. Furthermore, SEM allows us to explore fruiting bodies or conidiophores—the reproductive structures responsible for producing conidia—in greater detail. Magnified at x7, 000 times actual size on A4 paper dimensions (29. 7 cm width), these images showcase Aspergillus sp. 's complex network of fruiting bodies with astonishing clarity.