Aspergillus parasiticus

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Aspergillus parasiticus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. parasiticus
Binomial name
Aspergillus parasiticus

Aspergillus parasiticus is a mold known to produce aflatoxin, although strains of it exist that do not produce this carcinogen. It is sometimes found on black olives.