Learn about mold , a type of fungus that can cause allergic reactions, asthma, cancer, and other health problems. Find out how to control mold growth in your home and get resources from NIEHS. Learn how mold grows in your home, what health problems it can cause, and how to clean it up and prevent it. Find out the difference between mold and mildew, and when to test for mold . Indoor mold on the head jamb of the window in a multi-story building Indoor mold (American English) or indoor mould (British English), also sometimes referred to as mildew, is a fungal growth that develops on wet materials in interior spaces. Mold is a natural, ubiquitous part of the environment and plays an important part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees; indoors, mold growth should be avoided as it can affect the structural integrity of ... Mold: characteristics, types of hyphae and examples Molds are filamentous fungi The body is called thallus. The thallus is made of hyphae which are cyclindrical, tube like structure that elongates by growth at tip. A mass of hyphae known as mycelium is responsible for filamentous nature of mold . The thallus of mold is made up of two part; mycelium and spore Mycellium: It is the mass of hyphae It gives filamentous nature to mold Each hyphae is about 5-10um wide and composed of tube like wall ...
