Connectivity of Alpine newt populations (Ichthyosaura alpestris) exacerbates the risk of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans outbreaks in European fire salamanders (Salamandra salamandra)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10592-021-01377-8
Abstract: The pathogenic chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) was introduced from Asia to Europe, most likely via the pet trade. It is currently causing a severe local decline in populations of the European fire salamanders (Salamandra… read more here.
Keywords: alpine newt; batrachochytrium salamandrivorans; fire; connectivity ... See more keywords
Isolation and Identification of Alkaloids from Poisons of Fire Salamanders ( Salamandra salamandra).
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.9b00065
Abstract: Fire salamanders ( Salamandra salamandra) are conspicuously colored amphibians secreting a skin poison that contains unique steroid alkaloids such as samandarine (1) and samadarone (2), exhibiting toxic as well as antimicrobial activities. Because of their… read more here.
Keywords: fire salamanders; isolation identification; salamandra salamandra; identification alkaloids ... See more keywords