Entomophthora muscae
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About
Entomophthora muscae is a species of pathogenic fungus in the order Entomophthorales which causes a fatal disease in flies. It can cause epizootic outbreaks of disease in houseflies and has been investigated as a potential biological control agent.
- Family
- Entomophthoraceae
How to use it
This fungus is being studied for its potential as a biological control agent against houseflies. By harnessing its natural ability to infect and kill flies, it could offer a sustainable method for managing pest populations without harmful chemicals.
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- Name
- Entomophthora muscae
- Slug
- entomophthora-muscae
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Entomophthoraceae
- Genus
- Entomophthora
- Species
- muscae
- Wikidata QID
- Q1428492
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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