First detection of the amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytridium dendrobatidis) in free- living anuran populations in Greece
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DOI: 10.12681/jhvms.15647
Abstract: Ο χυτριδιομύκητας των αμφιβίων ( Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ) αποτeλeί έναν eυρeίας eξάπλωσης, κοσμοπολίτικο μικροοργανισμό, που eπηρeάζeι τους άγριους πληθυσμούς των αμφιβίων. Μέχρι στιγμής δeν έχeι δημοσιοποιηθeί κάποια έρeυνα για την ύπαρξη του μύκητα στην Eλλάδα.… read more here.
Keywords: first detection; detection amphibian; dendrobatidis; amphibian chytrid ... See more keywords
Is overwintering mortality driving enigmatic declines? Evaluating the impacts of trematodes and the amphibian chytrid fungus on an anuran from hatching through overwintering
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262561
Abstract: Emerging infectious diseases are increasing globally and are an additional challenge to species dealing with native parasites and pathogens. Therefore, understanding the combined effects of infectious agents on hosts is important for species’ conservation and… read more here.
Keywords: overwintering mortality; chytrid fungus; mortality driving; mortality ... See more keywords
Wetland cohesion is associated with increased probability of infection by the amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.
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DOI: 10.3354/dao03692
Abstract: The amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) poses a substantial threat to amphibian populations. Understanding the landscape conditions that facilitate Bd transmission and persistence is crucial for predicting Bd trends in amphibian populations. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: batrachochytrium dendrobatidis; infection; chytrid fungus; fungus batrachochytrium ... See more keywords