Microscope image of Unknown dematiaceous fungal spore, verified by PollyMap

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Unknown dematiaceous fungal spore

mold

84% confidence

Morphology

shape: ellipsoidal to broadly oval. symmetry: bilateral/symmetric along longitudinal axis. apertures: none clearly visible. wall structure: thick, distinct, appearing darker at the perimeter. edge definition: smooth and distinct, though slightly soft due to focus. surface texture: unclear; appears smooth to slightly granular, lacking obvious spines or reticulation. pores or furrows: none clearly visible; no distinct germ slit or pore resolved. internal contents: dense and obscured by heavy pigmentation and thick walls. color and staining: amber to dark brown; appears naturally pigmented (dematiaceous) without significant uptake of pink/magenta stain. septation or chains: aseptate (single-celled); no chains observed

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