mycophagous
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mycophagous
(mī-kŏf′ə-gəs)
my′co·phage (-kə-fāj′) n.
my·coph′a·gy (-ə-jē) n.
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The distribution of breeding site use across these species strongly indicates that
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mycophagy, mycoses and mycorrhizae.
A molecular phylogenetic analysis of the pleasing fungus beetles (Coleoptera: Erotylidae): evolution of colour patterns, gregariousness and
mycophagy. Systematic Entomology 29:173187.
Key words: acarina; defense mutualism; domatia; Erysiphales; fungal pathogen; mites;
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Walter DE (1988) Predation and
mycophagy by Endeostigmatid mites (Acariformes: Prostigmata).
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mycophagy in Drosophilidae (Diptera), p.
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