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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.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Parasitic 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Living or Extinct
Yes 3
Scientific Name
Entomophthora muscae 1
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Source Entomophthora muscae (Wikipedia)
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1. Entomophthora muscae (Wikipedia)
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    Entomophthora muscae
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    Entomophthora muscae is a species of pathogenic fungus in the order Entomophthorales which causes a fatal disease in flies.
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2. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (species profiles): Species profiles of Entomophthora muscae
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (species profiles)system profile
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"terrestrial": true
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3. Fly-killing fungus (Entomophthora muscae) (Wikipedia)
present tense, causes fatal disease in flies todayView the Source
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