Entomophthoraceae
Entomophthoraceae
Entomophthoraceae (pronunciation: en-to-moph-tho-ra-ce-ae) is a family of fungi within the order Entomophthorales. The family is known for its members that act as parasitic fungi, specifically on insects and other arthropods.
Etymology
The term 'Entomophthoraceae' is derived from the Greek words 'entomon', meaning insect, and 'phthora', meaning destruction. This reflects the parasitic nature of the fungi in this family, which often result in the destruction of their insect hosts.
Related Terms
- Entomophthorales: The order to which Entomophthoraceae belongs. It comprises several families of fungi that are parasitic on insects and other arthropods.
- Fungi: A kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
- Arthropod: An invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages.
See Also
- Entomophthora: A genus of fungi in the family Entomophthoraceae.
- Zygomycota: A phylum of fungi in which Entomophthoraceae was formerly classified.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entomophthoraceae
- Wikipedia's article - Entomophthoraceae
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