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Nematophagous Fungus

by lordgilman on 3/27/2026, 1:41:22 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nematophagous_fungus

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by: chasil

Oyster mushrooms are known predators of nematodes. They are not mentioned in the above wiki, but their own confirms that they exploit toxins to capture and feed.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Pleurotus" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Pleurotus</a>

3/31/2026, 8:27:21 PM


by: mhb

I wonder if nematophagous fungi have been considered to treat Beech Leaf Disease.

3/31/2026, 8:26:14 PM


by: iosovi

Fungi don&#x27;t play

3/31/2026, 8:28:23 PM