On interactions, associations, mycetangia, mutualists and symbiotes in insect-fungus symbioses
On interactions, associations, mycetangia, mutualists and symbiotes in insect-fungus symbioses
F. Vega,P. H. Biedermann
2020 · DOI: 10.1016/j.funeco.2019.100909
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TLDR
A rationale is presented that demonstrates the difference between an association and an interaction, and why the correct term for exoskeletal cavities that harbor fungi should be mycetangia, and symbiote should be used over symbiont due to its etymology.