In this example, the fungus Alternaria as seen on a lactophenol cotton blue preparation, demonstrates a chain of conidia. The spores of Alternaria species are multicellular, pigmented, and produced in straight or branching chains. The end of the conidium nearest the conidiophore is rounded, and tapers towards its apex, imparting a beak-like appearance.
43. CDC/Georg. Image #3963. This photomicrograph depicted a chain of conidia exhibited by Alternaria sp. fungus. The spores of Alternaria sp. fungi are multicellular, pigmented, and are produced in straight chains, or branching chains. PHIL public domain. Created 1955. Accessed January 14, 2023. https://phil.cdc.gov/Details.aspx?pid=3963
