The ants have metapleural glands that produce the antimicrobial components to eliminate the Escovopsis fungi.

[5] Pseudonocardia can be found in both aquatic (including marine) and terrestrial ecosystems.

Actinobacteria are also important in plant-associated microbial communities are referred to as "free-living.

For example: A non-free-living organism would be a parasite that depends on a host as a food source and a place for shelter.

Bacteria from the Pseudonocardia genus are catalase-positive, non-motile, aerobic, non-acid-fast and produce a gram positive reaction.