👉 Stephanospora is a genus of fungi in the family Onychophyta, which includes species like "Onchocerca" and "Staphylococcus". These fungi are known for their role in the transmission of disease-causing bacteria in animals. The term "stephanospora" refers to a specific type of fungus that is associated with the bacterium "Staphylococcus aureus", which causes skin infections, such as athlete's foot and athlete's knee