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Mold Introduction and other Mold Facts
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Mold Introduction and other Mold Facts

What is Mold and Other Mold Facts? Molds or (molds) are but one type of fungi that exist in nearly every location across the globe. The purpose of fungi is to break down organic materials and recycle them for future use by plants and animals. The family of fungi includes mildews, yeasts, large mushrooms, and mold. Fungi require organic materials in order to form and expand.   When damp conditions are present, mold is able to grow on such diverse materials as wood, carpet, insulation, cloth, and all types of food. Mold thrives in damp, moist, or wet surroundings, frequently in areas where humans exist. Molds typically reproduce through their spores that are released into the air and land on moist, organic materials. The spores then germinate and began expanding out in elaborate networks. The factors that determine the rate of this growth include the amount of moisture, type of...
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