Image Library - Magnified Mold
The image library contains
mold-related images in seven categories: mold in the environment;
magnified mold; moisture and moisture damage; prevention; mold in
buildings; finding mold and moisture; and cleaning and remediation.
There are also animated images that you can choose to view and download.
Each photo has a high-resolution version.
To download a higher resolution version of a photo, click on the
thumbnail. When the window opens, right click and choose whether you want to copy or save the photo. If saving,
a dialogue box will appear so you can specify where to save the
photo.
These photos may be used for presentations and educational
purposes without contacting EPA -- please see
EPA's Privacy and
Security Notice for more information.
Each photo has a larger, high-resolution version
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Mold growing in petri dishes. (photo, Stephen Vesper, Ph.D.)
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Mold growing in petri dishes. The same type of mold is growing in both photos, but note that molds can change appearance as they age. In this example, the mold on the right has been growing for several days longer than the mold on the left. (photo courtesy of Chin Yang, Ph.D.)
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Magnified mold and mold spores. (photo courtesy of Chin Yang, Ph.D.)
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Magnified mold spores. (photo
courtesy of John Martyny, Ph.D.)
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Magnified mold and mold spores. (photo courtesy of John Martyny, Ph.D.)
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Highly magnified mold spores, lit from behind. The spores are very small (2-5 microns) and become airborne easily. (photo courtesy of Terry Brennan)
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Mold spores, highly magnified. (photo courtesy of John Martyny, Ph.D.)
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