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Also Known As	Microsporidia

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Nosema apis Nosema Nosema ceranae Nosema bombycis endoparasitism obligate parasite fungus Ascomycota Basidiomycota Chytridiomycota portobello mushroom truffle mushroom matsutake mushroom psilocybin mushroom lichen slime mold