Tolypocladium
Scientific name: Tolypocladium
Tolypocladium
Scientific name: Tolypocladium
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Description
Tolypocladium, a fascinating group of fungi, is known for its parasitic relationship with insects, particularly beetle larvae and other arthropods. Some species within this group produce compounds of significant interest for medical research. Intriguingly, tolypocladium can be found in a variety of environments, from soil to insect bodies, showcasing their adaptive strategies for survival.
Species of Tolypocladium
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Sac fungi Class
Sordariomycetes Order
Hypocreales Family
Ophiocordycipitaceae Genus
Tolypocladium