Claviceps purpurea produces a(n) __________, which infests grain and has been important in many historical events, as ingestion of infested grain milled into flour can cause hallucinations and even death.

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Claviceps purpurea produces ergot, a fungus that infests grains like rye and can cause ergotism when consumed, leading to symptoms such as hallucinations and even death.

Claviceps Purpurea Produces A(n) __________, Which Infests Grain and Has