Aspergillus niger is a fungus and one of the most prevalent species within the genus Aspergillus. It triggers a condition known as black mold on specific fruits and vegetables, including grapes, onions, and peanuts, and serves as a frequent food contaminant. Found everywhere in soil, it is also regularly detected in indoor settings, where its dark colonies are often mistaken for those of Stachybotrys (a genus whose species are likewise referred to as "black mold").
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