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Nematophagous Fungus

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by chasil

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Oyster mushrooms are known predators of nematodes. They are not mentioned in the above wiki, but their own confirms that they exploit toxins to capture and feed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurotus

by CGMthrowaway

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Nematodes are critical to the nitrogen fixing process of plants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhlZxsnn1NU

by mhb

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I wonder if nematophagous fungi have been considered to treat Beech Leaf Disease.

by iosovi

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