Laboulbeniales

Definition

An order of ectoparasitic fungi belonging to the Ascomycota class, characterized by their association with arthropod hosts.

Etymology

Named after Benjamin Labbé, a French entomologist who studied these fungi.

Example

The Laboulbeniales are known to parasitize a wide range of insects, including beetles, but their impact on host populations remains largely unknown.

Related Terms

• Ascomycota
• ectoparasitism
• fungi
• insects