Kingdom Fungi Family Choanephoraceae Scientific name Blakeslea trispora Rank Species | Division Zygomycota Genus Blakeslea Higher classification Blakeslea Order Mucorales | |
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Similar Phycomyces blakesleeanus, Mucorales, Phycomyces, Choanephora, Mucor mucedo | ||
Blakeslea trispora is a fungal plant pathogen of the genus Blakeslea.
It is a source of commercial beta carotene for dietary supplements and food additives.
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