Budding cells of Candida species

Candida albicans, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis all form elliptical budding cells that typically are larger in size than those of C. glabrata. In addition to budding cells, these species also can develop elaborate multicellular filaments, particularly when in contact with a solid substrate such as mucosal membranes or agar culture media.