Microsporum gypseum

**Semantic type:** Fungus

**Definition:** A species of soil-associated keratinophilic fungi in the phylum Ascomycota with a world-wide distribution. This species is known for causing diseases on human skin, particularly associated with rural and agricultural workers.

**Synonyms:** - Arthroderma gypseum - Gymnoascus gypseus - MICROSPORUM GYPSEUM - Nannizzia gypsea