Parasitic orchids ditch photosynthesis for fungi
Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi with sugar through photosynthesis and the orchids receive important water and minerals from the fungi. However, some have generally stopped photosynthesis and only feed on the fungi instead.
Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...
If there is dead or sickly-looking grass near the fairy ring or mushrooms, the fungus may have grown too dense.
Researchers found marine fungi capable of breaking down plastic. They tested fungi from Hawai‘i’s nearshore waters.
Aspergillosis is an infection caused by Aspergillus, a fungus naturally present in the environment. Most people come into ...
While filming a documentary in Northern Ireland, a team of scientists discovered a new fungus that appears to manipulate ...
Honey fungus is the most serious fungal disease affecting garden trees and shrubs in this country. With young trees and shrubs, death can be very sudden, while older trees may take many years to die ...
Mechanisms of Fruit Fly Behavioral Manipulation by the Killer Fungus Entomophthora muscae" on Feb. 13 as part of the Department of Biology Seminar Series. Elya, an an assistant professor in the ...
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