Genomic and Proteomic Analyses of the Fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora Provide Insights into Nematode-Trap Formation
Figure 1
Saprophytic and parasitic stages of the nematode-trapping fungus A. oligospora.
The life cycle of A. oligospora includes three stages: saprophytic stage, transitional stage, and parasitic stage. The parasitic stage can be divided into the following six steps: I. Trap formation; II. Attraction; III. Adhesion; IV. Capturing; V, Penetration and immobilization; and VI. Digestion and assimilation. The saprophytic stage (VII) and sexual stage (VIII) are also shown.