Mould

What are moulds?

Moulds are members of the fungus family, along with mushrooms and yeast. There are thousands of different types of moulds, and their spores are present in varying quantities in air, indoors and outdoors, at all times of the year. Moulds play an important role in helping to compost decaying materials like plants, in the fermentation of food, and in some antibiotics, but they can pose health risks as well.

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