TABLE 1.
Physical properties of conidia from selected fungia
| Fungus | Mass (pg) | Diam (μm) | Vol (μm3) | Specific gravity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 2.9 ± 0.3 A | 2.8 ± 0.08 A | 12 ± 0.9 A | 0.24 |
| Aspergillus nidulans | 8.8 ± 1.8 B | 3.5 ± 0.06 B | 22 ± 1.3 B | 0.40 |
| Aspergillus niger | 14 ± 0.6 B | 4.0 ± 0.05 C | 33 ± 1.2 C | 0.42 |
| Stachybotrys chartarumb | 140 ± 39 C | 4.9 ± 0.11, 9.4 ± 0.21 D | 170 ± 11 D | 0.82 |
a
The values are means ± standard errors. For values followed by different letters within a column the means are significantly different (P < 0.05) as determined by the Tukey-Kramer honestly significant difference test.
b
The spores are ellipsoid and were measured in two dimensions. The smaller diameter was used for diameter comparisons. The volume was estimated by using the formula for a cylinder.