Carnivorous fungus
fungus which traps and eats tiny animals
Carnivourous fungi are fungi that get some of their nutrients from trapping animals.[1] These animals are microscopic, or very small. Over two hundred species are known.
Two basic trapping mechanisms have been observed in carnivorous fungi that are predatory on nematodes:
- constricting rings (active traps)
- adhesive structures (passive traps)
References change
- ↑ Pramer, D. 1964. Nematode-trapping fungi. Science 144: 382–388.
- Hauser, J.T. 1985. "Nematode-Trapping Fungi" (PDF). (815 KiB) Carnivorous Plant Newsletter 14(1): 8-11. [reprinted from Carolina Tips, Carolina Biological Supply Company]
