A coprophilous fungus (dung-loving fungus)[1] is a type of saprobic fungus that grows on animal dung. The hardy spores of coprophilous species are unwittingly consumed by herbivores from vegetation, and are excreted along with the plant matter. The fungi then flourish in the faeces, before releasing their spores to the surrounding area.
- ^ Lepp, Heino; Fagg, Murray. "Dung fungi". Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 2009-03-30.