Nematophagous Fungus (en.wikipedia.org)

by lordgilman • 10 comments • 46 points

10 comments

[−] chasil 45d ago

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.

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

[−] corygarms 45d ago

This is part of the issue with the invasive Golden Oyster in North America, their mycelium paralyze and kill nematodes very efficiently which (directly or indirectly) leads to outcompetition of native fungii. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47536102

[−] yostrovs 45d ago

They're commonly foraged, and naturally present a curious question of whether they're a vegan food since they're carnivorous.

[−] CGMthrowaway 44d ago

Nematodes are critical to the nitrogen fixing process of plants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhlZxsnn1NU

[−] mhb 45d ago

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

[−] iosovi 45d ago

Fungi don't play