We explore the evolutionary arms race between the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and two fungal predators: the adhesive-trapper Arthrobotrys oligospora and the toxin-producer Pleurotus ostreatus . By dissecting the molecular mechanisms of fungal trapping and paralysis alongside nematode defensive strategies, these genetically tractable models provide deep insights into predator-prey co-evolution and illuminate the potential for fungal-based biocontrol of parasitic nematodes.
| Journal | BIOspektrum |
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| Publisher | Springer |
| Publication Date | 2026-05-01 |
| Publication Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 256-259 |
| Document Type | Journal Article |
| Print ISSN | 0947-0867 |
| eISSN | 1868-6249 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s12268-026-2734-7 |
| NARA Access Coverage | 2011-01-01~Current |
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| Journal Homepage | https://www.springer.com/journal/12268 |
| Publisher Page | Open Publisher Page |