Fungi in the Biosphere

Parasites— live on or within a living host with no benefit to the host. Host may be killed and fungus may continue to derive nutrition from host’s body.

Toenail Fungus
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Podosphaera leucotricha
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Botryosphaeria dothidea
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Diaporthe perniciosa
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Cercosporella rubi
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Saprobes—live on or within the non-living remains of an organism.

Pycnoporus cinnabarinus
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Symbionts—live within and obtain nutrition from host. Provide benefit to host.

Endomycorrhizal fungi
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