A parasitic fungus is a type of fungus that lives by feeding on other living organisms, taking nutrients from them and sometimes causing harm or disease. Full definition
A broken primrose fruit showing the remains of a fuzzy black parasitic fungus called smut (upper left). (scientificamerican.com)
The pyrazine - producing bacterium was discovered by chance when the scientists were looking for microorganisms capable of protecting ant colonies from parasitic fungi. (sciencedaily.com)
Parasitic fungi turn animals into willing slaves, with gruesome consequences — but it could pay to get to grips with their powers, says Matt Kaplan (newscientist.com)