smutsens
Smutsens, also known as smuts, are a type of fungus that belong to the order Entomophthorales. They are obligate parasites, meaning they require a living host to complete their life cycle. Smutsens are primarily known for their ability to infect and kill insects, particularly those in the orders Diptera (flies) and Coleoptera (beetles). They are also known to infect other arthropods such as spiders, mites, and even some crustaceans.
The life cycle of smutsens typically involves the following stages: spore germination, penetration of the host,
Smutsens are of significant ecological importance as they play a role in controlling insect populations. They
Smutsens are named after the Dutch botanist and mycologist Jacobus Smuts, who first described the genus Entomophthora