Aspergillus awamori

spergillus niger or A. niger is a fungus and one of the most common species of the genus Aspergillus. It causes a disease called black mold on certain fruits and vegetables such as grapes, onions, and peanuts, and is a common contaminant of food, and used in the production of awamori. It is ubiquitous in soil and is commonly reported from indoor environments, where its black colonies can be confused with those of Stachybotrys (species of which have also been called "black mould")

Full: Aspergillus awamori
Japanese: A. アワモリ, A. awamori
Type: Yeast

Manga Notes:
Its citric acid producing ability is stronger than its ability to convert starch to sugar. Since it is also able to inhibit bad bacteria it is often used in alcohol brewing, in warm climates. (ch 09)

Story Details:
Voiced by: Hisanori Yoshida. This is first seen in Itsuki Keizou Sensei's lab. Hasegawa Haruka demands that Sawaki Tadayasu prove his ability, these are seen in a petri dish culture.