Tubercularia lateritia is a fungal saprobe or plant pathogen that sometimes infects avocados. Extracellular oxidase enzymes are present, consistent with its ecological role as a saprobe. This fungus is a soil-dwelling saprobe with tropical to subtropical distribution. It is a saprobe that decomposes hardwood stumps and logs. Curvularia inaequalis is a plant saprobe that resides in temperate and subtropical environments. It can also live as a saprobe, deriving nutrients from decomposing wood. "A. oligospora" is considered a saprobe and is more saprotrophic than other nematode capturing fungi.