Asellariales
Scientific name: Asellariales
Asellariales
Scientific name: Asellariales
Description
Asellariales are microscopic fungi that live in the guts of certain aquatic insects. They have a unique reproductive structure called a thallus, which attaches to the insect's gut lining. These fungi play a role in their host's digestion and are highly adapted to their specific insect partners. Asellariales are found worldwide in freshwater environments.