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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
''Ophiocordyceps unilateralis'' was first discovered by biologist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1859 (Hughes et. Al 2011). The fungus was further described by Louis and Charles Tulasne who drew illustrations of it infecting ants (Evans et. Al 2017). Scientific papers often refer to this fungus as ''Ophiocordyceps unilateralis s.l'' (''sensu lato'' - in a broad sense) due to the fact that it is actually a species complex consisting of distinct individuals (Evans et. Al 2011). ''Ophiocordyceps unilateralis'' infects Campotini | ''Ophiocordyceps unilateralis'' was first discovered by biologist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1859 (Hughes et. Al 2011). The fungus was further described by Louis and Charles Tulasne who drew illustrations of it infecting ants (Evans et. Al 2017). Scientific papers often refer to this fungus as ''Ophiocordyceps unilateralis s.l'' (''sensu lato'' - in a broad sense) due to the fact that it is actually a species complex consisting of distinct individuals (Evans et. Al 2011). ''Ophiocordyceps unilateralis'' infects Campotini ants, turning them into zombies and utilizing them as tools for propagation (Hughes et. Al 2011, Evans et. Al 2017). Numerous studies have focused on characterizing the infection mechanisms and secondary metabolites produced by this fungus in order to better understand how it manipulates its ant hosts (Hughes et. Al 2011, Bekker et. Al 2017). ''Ophiocordyceps unilateralis'' is commonly found in tropical forest environments throughout the world (Evans et. Al 2011). | ||
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Revision as of 21:55, 13 December 2025
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
Domain: Eukarya
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Hypocerales
Family: Ophiocordycipitaceae
Species
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Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis s.l.
Background
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis was first discovered by biologist Alfred Russel Wallace in 1859 (Hughes et. Al 2011). The fungus was further described by Louis and Charles Tulasne who drew illustrations of it infecting ants (Evans et. Al 2017). Scientific papers often refer to this fungus as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis s.l (sensu lato - in a broad sense) due to the fact that it is actually a species complex consisting of distinct individuals (Evans et. Al 2011). Ophiocordyceps unilateralis infects Campotini ants, turning them into zombies and utilizing them as tools for propagation (Hughes et. Al 2011, Evans et. Al 2017). Numerous studies have focused on characterizing the infection mechanisms and secondary metabolites produced by this fungus in order to better understand how it manipulates its ant hosts (Hughes et. Al 2011, Bekker et. Al 2017). Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is commonly found in tropical forest environments throughout the world (Evans et. Al 2011).
Morphology
There are a number of defining morphological characteristics that set Ophiocordyceps unilateralis s.l. apart from other species in this genus.
Genome Structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; environmental or industrial relevance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as host symptoms.
References
Author
Page authored by Aki Egami, student of Dr. Marc Orbach, University of Arizona .
