Structure
A long branching tube that is typically coenocytic
What is a hypha?
What are fungi, animals or microorganisms?
These fungi prey on nematodes and other microscopic organisms
What are predatory Zoopagomycota?
Name one treatment approach to fungal infections
What is antifungal therapy or surgery?
The network of hyphae that forms the feeding + growing stage
What is mycelium?
This lifestyle involves infecting insects, nematodes or other fungi
What is parasitism?
Infected flies climb before death in this example of host manipulation
What is Summit Disease?
Why is an accurate diagnosis important for fungal infections?
To identify the infection and guide appropriate treatment
What is the sporangiophore?
Sticky traps + adhesive spores help these fungi do what?
What is capturing prey?
Zoopagomycota influence this evolutionary process between parasites and hosts
What is co-evolution
This infection can cause swelling around the nasal region
What is conidiobolomycosis?
This is the sac-like structure that contains numerous spores
What is the sporangium?
Fungi parasitizing other fungi is called this
What is mycoparasitism?
These fungi can naturally help control crop pests
What is Entomophothoromycota?
This fungal infection is associated with Basidiobolus
What is GIB?
(Gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis)
What are wind, water, or animal contact?
These structures help some parasites attach + penetrate hosts
What are appressoria?
This genus keeps infected flies active while releasing spores
What is Strongwellsea?
Which group contributes to human pathogens + chronic fungal infections?
What is Entomophthoromycota?