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Ambrosiella roeperi

Fungi

Family: Ceratocystidaceae · Genus: Ambrosiella

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Ambrosiella roeperi is the fungal symbiont of the granulate ambrosia beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus, facilitating this insect's capacity to accumulate on and damage a diverse array of woody plants from around the world. It is one of several important nutritional partners derived from order Microascales that sustain and are transported by xylomycetophagous scolytine beetles.

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Growing details and traits for Ambrosiella roeperi in the Library.

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