Narayan, E., Molinia, F., Hero, J.-M. (2011) Absence of invasive Chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in native Fijian ground frog (Platymantis vitiana) populations on Viwa-Tailevu, Fiji Islands. Acta Herpetologica, 6, 261-266....
The meaning of CHYTRID is any simple, microscopic, aquatic fungus (phylum Chytridiomycota) that does not typically form mycelium, that bears motile spores with a single posterior flagellum, and that is either saprophytic on decaying organic matter or par
The meaning of CHYTRIDIOMYCOSIS is a disease of amphibians caused by a chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) that infects the superficial layers of the epidermis resulting in degradation of the skin, disruption of gas exchange with the environm
There were several factors at work. Frogs at higher elevations are more likely to be affected than those at lower ones, indicating that the fungus is stronger at the cooler temperatures experienced in mountains than the warmer conditions lower down. It seems that the optimal temperature for the ...
transported around the world in the middle years of the twentieth century for testing and, just as some of the frogs were accidentally introduced to new regions, this too could have been an opportunity for the fungus to spread. Regardless of its origins, Bd has spread to much of the world...
Chytridiomycosis Widespread in Anurans of Northeastern United States An emerging disease of amphibians caused by the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been associated with morbidity, mortality, and extinction... JR Longcore,JE Longcore,AP Pessier,... - 《Journal of Wildlife Management》...
Chytrid fungus infection in zebrafish demonstrates that the pathogen can parasitize non-amphibian vertebrate hosts Abstract Aquatic chytrid fungi threaten amphibian biodiversity worldwide owing to their ability to rapidly expand their geographical distributions and to infect a wide range of hosts. Combating...
fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, resulting in the disease chytridiomycosis, has caused the decline or extinction of up to about 200 species of frogs. ... Lee,Francis,Skerratt,... - 《Ecohealth》 被引量: 1692发表: 2007年 Saving the last mouth brooding frogs: is chytridiomycosis driving ...
Mini saunas save endangered frogs from fungal disease Brian Gratwicke Anna Savage Nature News & Views 26 Jun 2024 These frog 'saunas’ could help endangered species fight off a deadly fungus Nick Petrić Howe Benjamin Thompson Nature Nature Podcast 03 Jul 2024 Gimme shelter Simon Haro...
chytrid fungus development cell wall actin encystation calcium mucus mucin parasite Results and discussion Bd zoospores encyst upon exposure to amphibian mucus and purified mucin Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) takes 3–4 days to complete its life cycle in pure culture, with zoospores taking up to...