This species demonstrates promising anti-helminth potential, and is hypothesized to reduce the number of parasitic nematodes in plants and livestock as either a biocontrol or through isolating metabolites.

[8][9] Morphological taxonomy of Arthrobotrys places A. musiformis as most closely related to A. anchonia and A. dactyloids on the basis of their unbranched, non-nodular conidiophores.

However, A. musiformis is unique from these species due to its 2 dimensional predatory structures while A. anchonia and A. dactyloids both produce constricting rings.

[12] In China, studies indicate that A. musiformis may be a dominant nematophagous fungi species in livestock fields, able to survive in soil and feces while continuing predacious and reproductive activity.

The success of A. musiformis in this environment is estimated to be a result of lower nutritional costs, higher growing rates and greater reproductive ability in feces.

While capable of surviving temperatures as low as 1 degree Celsius, the fungi performs best in wet, warm environments, with the greatest population being recorded in the rainy season at the end of summer.

[9] In addition, it is resistant to some heavy metals, allowing it to survive in environments with fewer available nematodes or greater environmental toxins than its close relatives.

Additionally, they conclude that further research into A. musiformis as a biocontrol agent is recommended as a means to significantly improve plant health while avoiding the contamination and off target effects of current pesticides.