The seasonal occurrence of Chaetomiaceae on bird feathers and in nests was evaluated using statistical methods. Factors such as bird age, sex, nesting materials, and nest content influence fungal prevalence. While cellulose and keratin are key substrates, humidity and pH are less critical. The ecological homogeneity of Chaetomium species was confirmed through association analysis.
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