1 day ago · Fungus and spiders in the British Isles. Published in the journal Fungal Systematics and Evolution, the study went beyond identifying the new species. The researchers conducted …

Gibellula pulchra is a species of parasitic fungus found on arachnids. The species Gibellula pulchra is commonly found around the world. [1] The genus Gibellula was named after Prof. …

2 days ago · The infected spiders - seen here with the fungus over its head and body - have been found in several cave systems across the island of Ireland ... Gibellula attenboroughii was first …

Gibellula is a genus of parasitic fungi which attacks arachnids. [1] The genus Gibellula was named after Giuseppe Gibelli. [2] [3] [4] Species. Gibellula leiopus [5] Gibellula alata [6] Gibellula …

Jan 30, 2025 · The fungus Gibellula attenboroughii on the spider species Metallina merianae on cave ceiling, Tullybelcoo Ground Bridge, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. CREDIT: …

6 days ago · Researchers have identified a new form of zombie fungus that is infecting spiders in Irish caves. According to the study published in Fungal Systematics and Evolution, the spider …

2 days ago · The fungus changes the spider's behaviour, making it leave its concealed lair or web to die in an exposed position on the roof or walls of a cave. ... Gibellula attenboroughii was first …

Oct 4, 2024 · A rare fungus that turns its spider victims into ‘zombies’ is among more than 650 species recorded by community project set up to survey the wildlife of Scotland’s rainforest. …

Nov 13, 2023 · All Gibellula fungi are spider pathogens, meaning they infect spiders and kill them to survive. If we can understand more about the diversity of Gibellula species, then we can …

Apr 8, 2023 · Gibellula (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales) is frequently observed growing on spiders, but little is known about their host range. One of the greatest challenges in describing these …