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Fungi and Insects

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Human and Animal Relationships

Part of the book series: The Mycota ((MYCOTA,volume 6))

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Despite obvious differences between fungi and insects, the two groups share some notable characteristics. Both possess chitin-based exteriors, a polymer of n-acetyl glucosamine that is an important structural component of the fungal cell wall and the exoskeleton of insects. Otherwise, chitin has a very restricted distribution among living organisms. Both fungi and insects are heterotrophic, relying upon other organisms as a source of fixed carbon. In addition, reproduction in both generally results in extremely high numbers of relatively small individuals. It is the nutritional and reproductive features that have had great impact upon the partnerships and antagonisms observed between fungi and insects. The aim of this chapter is to present an overview of the broad range of these insect-fungus relationships, highlighting both older, more classical work as well as some of the exciting new approaches.

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