Dermatophyte fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the dermatophyte fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The thread-like structures are hyphae,the vegetative part of the fungus,the pale pink sphereis a spore,the reproductive structure of the fungus. Dermatophyte fungi infect keratinised tissues (skin,nails,hair) in humans and other animals,causing diseases such as athlete's foot and ringworm. Magnification: x6000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide | |
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