First record of Amphoromorpha/Basidiobolus fungus on centipedes (Geophilomorpha, Geophilidae) from Brazilian caves

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Fonseca, R.M.P. - Pires de Paula, Caio Cesar - Bichuette, M.E. - Chagas J, A.
First record of Amphoromorpha/Basidiobolus fungus on centipedes (Geophilomorpha, Geophilidae) from Brazilian caves.
Subterranean Biology. Roč. 32, SEP (2019), s. 61-67. ISSN 1768-1448. E-ISSN 1314-2615
Institucionální podpora: RVO:60077344
Klíčová slova: Cave habitat * fungus-host relationship * Chilopoda * capilliconidia
Obor OECD: Ecology
Způsob publikování: Open access
https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/38310/

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.
Trvalý link: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0300538