Plethodontid salamanders show variable disease dynamics in response to Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans chytridiomycosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-021-02536-1
Abstract: Emerging infectious diseases are among the leading drivers of the sixth mass extinction. The recent invasion of a highly pathogenic chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), across Europe has led to salamander mass mortality. To date,… read more here.
Keywords: biology; batrachochytrium salamandrivorans; mail; plethodontid salamanders ... See more keywords
What shapes the trophic niche of European plethodontid salamanders?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205672
Abstract: The trophic niche is a life trait that identifies the consumer’s position in a local food web. Several factors, such as ontogeny, competitive ability and resource availability contribute in shaping species trophic niches. To date,… read more here.
Keywords: trophic niche; plethodontid salamanders; niche; european plethodontid ... See more keywords