Entomophthorales

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A group of fungi that attack and often kill insects and similar animals like spiders

noun
/ˌɛntəˌmɒfˈθɔrəliz/

Specialized

: Entomophthorales

Many species in the Entomophthorales are known for infecting and killing insects.

Examples

Certain members of Entomophthorales are used as biological control agents against fly infestations.
The Entomophthorales order includes several parasitic fungi.
Biologists have studied the Entomophthorales for their role in controlling pest populations naturally.
Many insects are affected by Entomophthorales fungi.
Biologists have studied the Entomophthorales for their role in controlling pest populations naturally.
Certain members of Entomophthorales are used as biological control agents against fly infestations.
Many species in the Entomophthorales infect and kill insects as part of their life cycle.

Surface Forms

Entomophthorales singular

Entomophthorales plural

Etymology

Entomophthorales comes from Greek parts entomo- ('insect'), phthor- ('destruction'), and the ending -ales used for a group in biology. You can see entomo- in entomology, the study of insects, and the name helps you remember that these fungi attack and often kill insects.