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- Title
Aves and Fungi interactions in a review of mycophagy and its associations in wildlife and industry.
- Authors
Lemos Costa, Alice; Furlan Lopes, Cassiane; de Avila Heberle, Marines; Bertazzo Silva, Fernando Augusto; Rodriguez Ferraz, Kamille; Pinheiro Velloso, Jorge Renato; Putzke, Jair
- Abstract
Fungi and Aves are present in all ecosystems and interact with a variety of organisms. The purpose of this study was to compile and analyze in the literature the mycophagy and association of birds with fungi to evaluate the aspects of interaction habits and habitat in natural and industrial environments. In this study, 64 species of wild birds were found with documented interactions involving fungi. However, only 32 had the consumed or used-for-nesting fungi species fully identified. In these cases, there is a correlation between the birds' foraging habits and the habitats of fungi. According to the findings of this review study, birds' foraging habits are closely linked to fungi habitats in relation the interactions between the groups. Also, the poultry industry is increasingly using mushrooms as a nutritional supplement due to their benefits. Despite the limited knowledge about the nutritional benefits of these associations in the wild, results from the industry indicate that the benefits would be similar.
- Subjects
POULTRY as food; POULTRY farming; DIETARY supplements; ARTIFICIAL foods; POULTRY industry
- Publication
Rodriguésia, 2024, Vol 75, p1
- ISSN
0370-6583
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1590/2175-7860202475043