Siminina

Siminina is a genus of fungi belonging to the order Mucorales. Fungi in this genus are known to be obligate parasites of insects, specifically certain species of Diptera (flies). They are typically found in association with the hosts' reproductive organs. Siminina species form sporangiophores that emerge from the host insect's body and produce sporangia containing spores, which are then dispersed to infect other insects. The life cycle of Siminina involves the infection, colonization, and eventual death of the host insect, followed by the production and release of spores to continue the cycle. The genus contributes to the ecological balance by regulating insect populations. Further taxonomic research is ongoing to fully classify the species within Siminina and understand their evolutionary relationships.