Multiple choice

Hyphomycete is a type of fungus. Which of the following hyphomycetes either live their life-cycles in the bodies of dead nematodes or trap and kill nematodes in order to supplement their nitrogen requirements?

  1. Arthrobotrys

  2. Gibberella

  3. Angulimaya

  4. Akanthomyces
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Explanation

Species of the hyphomycete genus (Arthrobotrys) produce constricting loops that quickly shut to grab nematodes or non-constricting loops or hyphal networks that entangle nematodes or sticky knobs that adhere to nematodes as they swim by.

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