Repellency of injured ascomata of Ciborinia camelliae and Spathularia flavida to fungivorous collembolans

Nakamori, Taizo; Suzuki, Akira

doi:10.1007/s10267-006-0306-8

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“…9.1e) [49] and has direct neurotoxic effects on Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies [50]. Nakamori and Suzuki [51] discuss the possibility that fungivore grazing causes wound-activated release of volatile organic compounds, which may play an important role in subsequent fungivore foraging decisions. Constitutive release of volatiles have repeatedly been demonstrated to influence fungivore feeding decisions, either as repellents or attractants [52][53][54][55].…”

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Fungal Secondary Metabolism in the Light of Animal–Fungus Interactions: From Mechanism to Ecological Function

Rohlfs

2015

Fungal Biology

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confidence: 98%

Fungal Secondary Metabolism in the Light of Animal–Fungus Interactions: From Mechanism to Ecological Function

Rohlfs

2015

Fungal Biology

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Relictithismia: An underground fairy lantern

Suetsugu

2024

Plants People Planet

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Societal Impact StatementThe discovery of a new genus within the family Thismiaceae, known as fairy lanterns, marks a significant scientific milestone in Japan, a country renowned for its botanical research. The unearthing of a new genus, especially in a well‐documented flora like Japan, is both rare and monumental. Unlike other fairy lanterns that bloom under leaf litter and can be easily overlooked, the new genus and species, Relictithismia kimotsukiensis, often does not even emerge above the surface of the soil when flowering. This captivating characteristic not only enriches our knowledge of botanical diversity but also emphasizes the importance of preserving natural habitats that harbor such rare species.SummaryThe family Thismiaceae, known as “fairy lanterns”, is distinguished by its urn‐ or bell‐shaped, glasswork‐like flowers with basally fused tepals and its dependence on specific fungi for carbon. A new genus and species, Relictithismia kimotsukiensis, has been discovered in southern Japan. This species is notable for its unique anther‐stigma contact, hitherto unreported in the other Thismiaceae. Unlike typical fairy lanterns that bloom just above the leaf litter, Relictithismia often flowers beneath it. The underground habit is potentially associated with self‐pollination. The discovery of Relictithismia enhances our understanding of evolutionary pathways within the Thismiaceae, as it possesses characteristics previously thought to be unique to Thismia (the annulus with drooping stamens) as well as traits found in other genera (free stamens without expanded connectives). This paper reviews the morphology, ecology, and evolutionary history of Relictithismia, offering insights into the peculiarities of these enigmatic plants.

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