Dark purple or black spore cases of Claviceps purpurea are called:
Correct answer: C. Ergots
- A. Smuts
- B. Rusts
- C. Ergots
- D. Aspergers
Explanation
Claviceps purpurea is an ergot fungus that grows on the ears of rye and related cereal and forage plants. Consumption of grains or seeds contaminated with the survival structure of this fungus, the ergot sclerotium, can cause ergotism in humans and other mammals.
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