👉 Pseudolagarobasidium is a genus of fungi in the family Lactoniaceae, commonly known as "fungal leeches" or "leeches." These fungi are characterized by their ability to form small clusters on the surface of plants and soil, sometimes resembling leech-like bodies. They primarily live within the host plant's tissues, where they release a chemical called "pseudolagarobasides," which act as an antifungal defense mechanism against