In:
Subterranean Biology, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 32 ( 2019-09-19), p. 61-67
Abstract:
We identified Basidiobolus fungi on geophilomorphan centipedes (Chilopoda) from caves of Southeast Brazil. Twelve specimens of centipedes of the family Geophilidae were examined, and two of them carried the secondary capilliconidia of Basidiobolus on their exoskeleton. The fungus uses the surface of the exoskeleton as a support for the asexual reproductive structure. In this manner, the host is used for the purpose of dispersing its spores. This study expands current knowledge of the diversity of arthropods used as host for the fungus, and in particular for Basidiobolus , living in cave habitats.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1314-2615
,
1768-1448
DOI:
10.3897/subtbiol.32.38310
DOI:
10.3897/subtbiol.32.38310.figures1-4
DOI:
10.3897/subtbiol.32.38310.figures5-6
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2633922-5
SSG:
12