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Fly-killing Fungus (Entomophthora muscae)

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Fly-killing Fungus, scientifically Entomophthora muscae, is a species of pathogenic fungus in the order Entomophthorales that causes a fatal disease in flies. It can trigger epizootic outbreaks of disease in houseflies and has been investigated as a potential biological control agent.

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