Photograph of Actinomycetes colonies growing on petri dishes
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Detailed Description
This photograph shows petri dishes inside an incubator that are growing Actinomycetes colonies. Actinomycetes are a group of bacteria with fungal-type morphology and are nuisance organisms in water and in the wastewater treatment process. Most Actinomycetes form chemicals that impart an earthy, musty odor to public water supplies.
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Public Domain.