<p>We explore the evolutionary arms race between the nematode <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> and two fungal predators: the adhesive-trapper <i>Arthrobotrys oligospora</i> and the toxin-producer <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i>. 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.</p>

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The micro-arms race between nematophagous fungi and nematodes

  • Tzu-Hsiang Lin,
  • Yi-Yun Lee,
  • Yen-Ping Hsueh

摘要

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.