Microsporum canis, a fungus species that causes Tinea capitis in humans
Microsporum canis | Canis Major | Trichodectes canis | DTM plate on the right showing color change after two day's growth; ''Microsporum canis | Carasobarbus canis | Canis |
The Mayo Clinic's mycology laboratory has identified five common dermatophytes; Microsporum gypseum, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton tonsurans.