| Aspergillus parasiticus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Eurotiales |
| Family: | Trichocomaceae |
| Genus: | Aspergillus |
| Species: | A. parasiticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aspergillus parasiticus |
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Aspergillus parasiticus is a mold known to produce aflatoxin, although strains of it that do not produce this carcinogen exist. It is sometimes found on black olives.