Fungal Species:  Ophiocordyceps dipterigena

Introducing a global database of entomopathogenic fungi and their host associations

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Scientists have created a global database called EntomoFun 1.0 that brings together information about fungi that naturally infect insects and other arthropods. The database contains nearly 1,800 records of different fungal species and the insects they infect, collected from scientific literature and museum specimens. This resource helps researchers understand where these fungi are found, which insects they target, and how they might be used for pest control or studied for their ecological importance.

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Introducing a global database of entomopathogenic fungi and their host associations

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Scientists have created a comprehensive online database called EntomoFun 1.0 that catalogs nearly 1,800 documented cases of fungi that infect insects worldwide. This database brings together information scattered across hundreds of scientific papers and museum collections, showing which fungal species infect which insects and where these interactions occur geographically. This tool will help researchers understand how these fungal pathogens affect insect populations and ecosystems, and may eventually lead to better pest management strategies.

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Multi-locus molecular phylogenetic analysis reveals four new species and a new record of Ophiocordyceps (Ophiocordycipitaceae, Hypocreales) on dipteran hosts in Thailand

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Researchers studying fungi in Thai forests discovered four previously unknown species of Ophiocordyceps that parasitise different types of flies. Using DNA analysis combined with microscopic examination, scientists confirmed these fungi are distinct species, each specialising on particular fly types like houseflies, fruit flies, and robber flies. This research expands our understanding of the remarkable diversity of fungi that naturally control insect populations, which could have implications for biological pest control.

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Two New Entomopathogenic Species of Ophiocordyceps in Thailand

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This research discovered two new species of fungi in Thailand that parasitize insects. One species infects flies while the other targets beetle larvae. The study provides detailed descriptions of these fungi and confirms they are previously unknown species through both physical examination and DNA analysis. This research contributes to our understanding of fungal biodiversity and host-parasite relationships in tropical ecosystems. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps track and understand biodiversity in tropical regions • Provides insights into natural pest control mechanisms • Advances our knowledge of fungal evolution and adaptation • Could lead to development of biological pest control methods • Contributes to conservation efforts by documenting species diversity

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