Nematophagous fungi are
carnivorous fungi specialized in trapping and digesting
nematodes. Around 160 species are known. There exist both species that live inside the nematodes from the beginning and others that catch them mostly with glue traps or in rings, some of which constrict on contact. Some species possess both types of traps. Another technique is to stun the nematodes using toxins, which is a method employed by
Coprinus comatus,
Stropharia rugosoannulata, and the family
Pleurotaceae.