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Penicillium

Any blue or green mold in the genus Penicillium (kingdom Fungi; see fungus). Common on foodstuffs, leather, and fabrics, they are economically important in producing antibiotics (see penicillin), organic acids, and cheeses such as English Stilton, Italian Gorgonzola, and French Roquefort.

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