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Akanthomyces
1858Summary
Akanthomyces is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Cordycipitaceae and consisting of parasites of spiders and Lepidoptera. The genus was first described by Lebert in 1858. The genus has cosmopolitan distribution. Species: Akanthomyces aculeatus Lebert Akanthomyces araneicola Akanthomyces lepidopterorum Akanthomyces neocoleopterorum Akanthomyces noctuidarum Aini, Luangsa-ard, Mongkols. & Thanakitp. Akanthomyces pyralidarum Aini, Luangsa-ard, Mongkols. & Thanakitp. Akanthomyces tortricidarum Aini, Luangsa-ard, Mongkols. & Thanakitp....read more on Wikipedia.
42 Akanthomyces species found, including:
Climate
What environment do Akanthomyces prefer?
| Place | Rain (24h) | Sun | Humidity Hum. | Wind | |
| Loading... | 0.8in | 918umol | 64% | 4mph | |
| Loading... | 1.2in | 12umol | 84% | 9mph | |
| Loading... | 0in | 18umol | 81% | 11mph | |
Natural Habitat
Where do Akanthomyces grow?
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Traditional Uses
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