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Eryniopsis
''Eryniopsis'' is a genus of fungi within the family of Entomophthoraceae and order Entomophthorales of the Zygomycota. This has been supported by molecular phylogenetic analysis (Gryganskyi et al. 2012). The genus was circumscribed by American mycologist Richard A. Humber in 1984, and the name of ''Eryniopsis'' was derived from its similarity to members of the fungal genus '' Erynia'', and also combined with the Greek word which means "aspect" or "appearance". The genus of ''Eryniopsis'' was initially created in 1984, based on ''Eryniopsis lampyridarum'', for species with primary conidia that are multi-nucleate (ca 4–12 nu-clei), unitunicate (having one wall in the ascus) and elongate (rather than globose (rounded) or pyriform (pear-shaped)). They are produced on simple to dichotomously branched conidiophores, and actively ejected (Humber 1984). This genus originally contained three species; ''Eryniopsis lampyridarum'', ''Eryniopsis longispora'' and ''Eryniopsis carolinian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eryniopsis Lampyridarum
''Eryniopsis lampyridarum'' is an entomopathogenic fungus and its host is the soldier beetle, either ''Chauliognathus marginatus ''Chauliognathus marginatus'', known generally as the margined leatherwing or margined soldier beetle, is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae The soldier beetles (Cantharidae) are relatively soft-bodied, straight-sided beetles ...'' or '' Chauliognathus pensylvanicus.'' ''Eryniopsis lampyridarum'' is mind controlling for the soldier beetle and can manipulate the beetle into doing things that it wouldn't normally do. Once the fungus has established itself inside the beetle, it sends the infected beetle on a mission to find a specific daisy flower ''Asteraceae''. The soldier beetle will clamp its mouthpiece onto the flower as tight as it can, while it awaits its death. The parasitic fungus forces the dead beetle to then spread its wings wide in a dramatic pose; this makes the beetle look bigger as if it is seeking out a mate. The fung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chauliognathus Pensylvanicus
The goldenrod soldier beetle or Pennsylvania leatherwing (''Chauliognathus pensylvanicus'') is a species of soldier beetle (Cantharidae). Nomenclature The specific epithet ' is Latin for "of Pennsylvania". The spelling with one ''n'' was in common use at the time (de Geer says in the description that the specimen was sent to him from 'Pensylvanie'), so the species name based on it cannot be corrected under the rules governing scientific names. Distribution The species is native to North America, and is one of the most common species of soldier beetle in the Midwest. Ecology ''C. pensylvanicus'' has been identified as an important pollinator of the prairie onion. Parasites Adult ''C. pensylvanicus'' may be infected by the fungus ''Eryniopsis lampyridarum ''Eryniopsis lampyridarum'' is an entomopathogenic fungus and its host is the soldier beetle, either ''Chauliognathus marginatus ''Chauliognathus marginatus'', known generally as the margined leatherwing or margined soldi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entomophthoromycetes
The Entomophthorales are an order of fungi that were previously classified in the class Zygomycetes. A new subdivision, Entomophthoromycotina, has recently been circumscribed for them. Most species of the Entomophthorales are pathogens of insects. A few attack nematodes, mites, and tardigrades, and some (particularly species of the genus '' Conidiobolus'') are free-living saprotrophs. The name Entomophthorales is derived from the Ancient Greek for insect destroyer ('' entomo-'' = referring to insects, and '' phthor'' = "destruction"). Highlighted species * ''Basidiobolus ranarum'', a commensal fungus of frogs and a mammal pathogen * ''Conidiobolus coronatus'', a saprotrophic fungus of leaf litter and a mammal pathogen * ''Entomophaga maimaiga'', a biocontrol agent of spongy moths * '' Entomophthora muscae'', a pathogen of houseflies * ''Massospora'' spp., pathogens of periodical cicadas * ''Pandora'', including '' Pandora neoaphidis'', an obligate pathogen of aphids Biology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entomophthoromycota
Entomophthoromycota is a division of kingdom fungi. In 2007, it was placed at the taxonomic rank of subphylum in the most recent revision of the entire fungus kingdom. In 2012, it was raised to the rank of phylum as "Entomophthoromycota" in a scientific paper by Richard A. Humber 2012. Divided into three classes and six families ( Ancylistaceae, Basidiobolaceae, Completoriaceae, Entomophthoraceae, Meristacraceae, and Neozygitaceae), it contains over 250 species that are mostly arthropod pathogens or soil- and litter-borne saprobes. Taxonomy Circumscribed by mycologist Richard Humber in 2012, it contains species formerly classified in the division Zygomycota. Humber's reorganization divides the division into three classes while retaining the previously defined family structure: Division Entomophthoromycota Humber 2012 ntomophthoromycotina Humber 2007:Class Basidiobolomycetes Humber 2012 olomycetes Cavalier-Smith 1998; Bolomycetidae Cavalier-Smith 2012; Basidiobolomycot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erynia (fungus)
''Erynia'' is a genus of fungi within the family of Entomophthoraceae and order Entomophthorales of the Zygomycota. This has been supported by molecular phylogenetic analysis (Gryganskyi et al. 2012). The genus name of ''Erynia'' was originally named by the Polish scientist Leon Nowakowski in 1881. It was named after the Greek mythological creatures known as the Erinyes or as the Romans called them, the ''Furies'', who were described as spirits that claimed vengeance against a crime. It could be classed as an insect pest feeding on a plant, being a specific crime for which the fungus would kill the insect, thus exacting vengeance. Distribution It has a cosmopolitan distribution (scattered worldwide). Including Switzerland. Hosts Species ''Erynia conica'' infects two types of mosquitos; ''Aedes aegypti'' and '' Culex restuans''. Species As accepted by Species Fungorum; *'' Erynia aquatica'' *''Erynia chironomi'' *''Erynia cicadellis'' *''Erynia conica'' *''Erynia curvisp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entomophthoraceae
Entomophthoraceae is a family of fungi in the order Entomophthorales. This has been supported by molecular phylogenetic analysis (Gryganskyi et al. 2012).Gryganskyi AP, Humber RA, Smith ME et al (2012) Molecular phylogeny of the Entomophthoromycota. Mol Phylogenet Evol 65:682–694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2012.07.026 Most species in the family are obligately entomopathogenic. There are two subfamilies, Erynioideae and Entomophthoroideae, which were proposed in 2005. Genera *''Batkoa'' – 10 spp. *''Entomophaga'' – 22 spp. *''Entomophthora'' – 63 spp. *'' Erynia'' – 27 spp. *''Eryniopsis'' – 5 spp. *'' Furia'' – 16 spp. *''Massospora'' – 5 spp. *'' Orthomyces'' – 1 sp. *''Pandora'' Humber 2005 - 31 spp. *''Strongwellsea'' – 8 spp. *''Tarichium'' – 26 spp. *''Zoophthora ''Zoophthora'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entomophthoraceae. Like other taxa in this family, ''Zoophthora'' species cause disease in insects and as such are consider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chauliognathus Marginatus
''Chauliognathus marginatus'', known generally as the margined leatherwing or margined soldier beetle, is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae The soldier beetles (Cantharidae) are relatively soft-bodied, straight-sided beetles. They are cosmopolitan in distribution. One of the first described species has a color pattern reminiscent of the red coats of early British soldiers, hence the .... It is found in Central America and North America. References Further reading * External links * Cantharidae Articles created by Qbugbot Beetles described in 1775 Taxa named by Johan Christian Fabricius {{cantharidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fungi
A fungus (plural, : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of Eukaryote, eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and Mold (fungus), molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a Kingdom (biology), kingdom, separately from the other eukaryotic kingdoms, which by one traditional classification include Plantae, Animalia, Protozoa, and Chromista. A characteristic that places fungi in a different kingdom from plants, bacteria, and some protists is chitin in their cell walls. Fungi, like animals, are heterotrophs; they acquire their food by absorbing dissolved molecules, typically by secreting digestive enzymes into their environment. Fungi do not photosynthesize. Growth is their means of motility, mobility, except for spores (a few of which are flagellated), which may travel through the air or water. Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. These and other differences place fungi in a single gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
