Entomophthorales
| Definition: |
An order of fungi comprising mostly insect pathogens, though some infect mammals including humans. Strict host specificity make these fungi a focus of many biological control studies. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with ZYGOMYCOSIS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Basidiobolus,Entomophaga,Zoophthora |
| Previously Indexed: |
Zygomycota (1976-1998) |
Entomophthorales Categories.
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Conidiobolus - A genus of fungi in the family Ancylistaceae, order ENTOMOPHTHORALES, characterized by the presence of small nuclei with a prominent central nucleolus in interphase. They are commonly found in the soil but also infect termites, aphids, and sometimes, though rarely, mammals including humans. (Alexopoulos et al, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp159-60) |
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Entomophthora - A genus of fungi in the family Entomophthoraceae, order Entomorphthorales. They are primarily parasites of insects and spiders, but have been found to cause mycotic infections of the nose in man and horses. |
Entomophthorales Definitions and Terms
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