A genus of fungi (class Ascomycetes) that contains many species, a number of them with black, brown, or green spores. A few species are pathogenic for man, other animals, and avians. There are about 300 species in this genus.
Origin
[Med. L. a sprinkler, fr. L. aspergo, to sprinkle]
Aspergillus clavatus
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus nidulans
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus terreus