Despite the common names ringworm and dermatophyte, the disease is caused by a fungus, not a worm or plant. Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are the most common genera that cause ringworm in humans. These organisms feed on keratin, the major structural component of hair, skin and nails.
Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'. Naturally broad, pyramidal evergreen shrub displays deep green, scalelike needles arranged in flat sprays. New light green needles emerge in spring, deepening in color as they mature. Deep green color adds contrast to winter landscape.
Nimbostratus (Ns) Nimbostratus clouds are also found below 2000 meters. They are usually a darker color of gray than stratus clouds because of their high moisture content - precipitation usually occurs with this cloud type. The base of this cloud can be difficult to identify and it may stretch high into the atmosphere.