Phonetic: Zigh-go-spore-ee-um

Zygosporium is a widespread mitosporic (lacks a sexual state) fungus commonly found in subtropical to tropical areas on dead leaves and wood, and occasionally from soil. This saprobe (weak parasite) has been found growing indoors on damp walls, and also on cheese. The species Z. mansonii can produce Cytochalasin D, which is used mainly in fermentation processes. The conidial size ranges from 4 um – 7.2 mm and may be minutely roughened depending on the species. Culture - Potato dextrose agar or Malt extract agar, 20° – 25°C, 7 – 10 days.