Diversity and Breadth of Host Specificity among Arthropod Pathogens in the <i>Entomophthoromycotina</i>

Diversity and Breadth of Host Specificity among Arthropod Pathogens in the <i>Entomophthoromycotina</i>

A meta-analysis based on the published literature was conducted to evaluate the breadth of host ranges of arthropod pathogens in the fungal subphylum <i>Entomophthoromycotina</i>. The majority of pathogens in this subphylum infect insects, although arachnids (especially mites), collembol...

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Main Authors: Natalie E. Sacco, Ann E. Hajek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
entomopathogenic fungi
host range
specialist
generalist
niche breadth evolution
terrestrial fungi
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/7/1658

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