Multiple choice

Which among the following fungi is best known as an insect parasite?

  1. Fusarium

  2. Beauveria bassiana

  3. Aspergillus fumigatus

  4. Saksenaea vasiformis

  5. Rhizopus oryzae
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This fungi is usually isolated as a saprophytic contaminant. World-wide, it is known as an insect parasite. Sympodial development of single-celled conidia on a narrow geniculate or zig-zag rachis emanating from a flask-shaped conidiophore.

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