Light micrograph of the fungus Microsporum gallinae, showing hair-like hyphae, filamentous structures which absorb nutrients and macroconidia (club-shaped) which are a form of spore (reproductive unit). M. gallinae causes fowl favus, also known as avian ringworm, which is a skin condition primarily affecting chickens. In rare cases, it can infect humans.

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