Genus Entomophthora (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Entomophthoraceae; fungi parasitic on insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Entomophthora is known for its ability to infect and kill a wide range of insect species, particularly those in the orders Diptera and Coleoptera.
- Entomophthora muscae is a well-studied species within the genus Entomophthora, and is often used as a model organism in research on fungal-insect interactions.
- Insects infected with the genus Entomophthora typically exhibit abnormal behavior, such as climbing to high locations before dying, which allows the fungus to disperse its spores more effectively.
- The genus Entomophthora has been used as a biological control agent to manage insect pest populations, particularly in agricultural settings.
- Species within the genus Entomophthora are often characterized by their distinctive conidia, which are typically multi-nucleate and have a distinctive shape.