Parasitism of Pollen November 22, 2017 Philip Pinzone Different fungi penetrating pollen from Pinus nigra. 1.) Bjerkandera adusta 2.) Cantharellula umbonata 3.) Coprinus comatus 4.) Cyathus stercoreus. In Hutchison and Barron 1997. Find out how this type of “parasitism” may actually benefit plant communities. Read more