774 observations
Engyodontium aranearum
Engyodontium aranearum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Ascomycota βΊClass: Sordariomycetes βΊOrder: Hypocreales βΊFamily: Cordycipitaceae βΊGenus: Engyodontium
About
Engyodontium aranearum is a species of ascomycete fungus in the family Cordycipitaceae. It parasitizes the long bodied cellar spider (Pholcus phalangioides). It causes 100% mortality in infected spiders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Engyodontium aranearum is Engyodontium aranearum.
- Engyodontium aranearum belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Engyodontium aranearum belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Engyodontium aranearum belongs to the class Sordariomycetes.
- Engyodontium aranearum belongs to the order Hypocreales.
- Engyodontium aranearum belongs to the family Cordycipitaceae.
- Engyodontium aranearum belongs to the genus Engyodontium.