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bread mold

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1. bread mold, Rhizopus nigricansnoun

   a mold of the genus Rhizopus

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1. bread mold

   A mold (US, PH) or mould (UK, CW) is one of the structures certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores are the dispersal units of the fungi. Not all fungi form molds. Some fungi form mushrooms; others grow as single cells and are called microfungi (for example yeasts). A large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species form molds. The growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food. The network of these tubular branching hyphae, called a mycelium, is considered a single organism. The hyphae are generally transparent, so the mycelium appears like very fine, fluffy white threads over the surface. Cross-walls (septa) may delimit connected compartments along the hyphae, each containing one or multiple, genetically identical nuclei. The dusty texture of many molds is caused by profuse production of asexual spores (conidia) formed by differentiation at the ends of hyphae. The mode of formation and shape of these spores is traditionally used to classify molds. Many of these spores are colored, making the fungus much more obvious to the human eye at this stage in its life-cycle. Molds are considered to be microbes and do not form a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping, but can be found in the divisions Zygomycota and Ascomycota. In the past, most molds were classified within the Deuteromycota. Mold had been used as a common name for now non-fungal groups such as water molds or slime molds that were once considered fungi.Molds cause biodegradation of natural materials, which can be unwanted when it becomes food spoilage or damage to property. They also play important roles in biotechnology and food science in the production of various pigments, foods, beverages, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Some diseases of animals and humans can be caused by certain molds: disease may result from allergic sensitivity to mold spores, from growth of pathogenic molds within the body, or from the effects of ingested or inhaled toxic compounds (mycotoxins) produced by molds.

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1. bread mold

   Bread mold is a type of fungus that often grows on bread due to its ability to thrive on organic matter that contains carbohydrates. It typically appears in fuzzy patches of varying colors, depending on the type, such as black, green, or white. These molds reproduce by means of spores that they release into the air. Rhizopus stolonifer, or black bread mold, is one of the most common types. Over time, the growth of molds not only ruins the texture and taste of the bread but also makes it unsafe for consumption due to potential health risks.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bread mold in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bread mold in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

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