Animal-associated fungi: Editorial.
Danny Haelewaters1,2, Matt T Kasson3
1Research Group Mycology, Department of Biology, Ghent University , 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
Mycologia
|December 2, 2020
Summary
Animal-associated fungi are poorly understood, with only 3.5% of species described in 2019 linked to animals. This special issue highlights recent advances in the study of these fungi, including new species and ecological data.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Zoology
- Ecology
Background:
- Fungal biodiversity is vast, yet animal-associated fungi remain understudied due to their elusive nature and specialized research requirements.
- In 2019, only 3.5% of newly described fungal species were associated with animals, indicating a significant knowledge gap.
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