It is recognized as an allergen. Certaom Absidia sp. are a cause of zygomycosis, an infection of the skin.
Absidia is a Zygomycete, sharing close macro/microscopic homology with Mucor sp. and Rhizopus sp. It can be found in decaying plant material, soils, food, and often causes food spoilage, making it a saprobe.
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