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chytridiomycosis

Definitions

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  • noun An infectious disease of amphibians caused by the chytrid fungus.

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Examples

  • Based on previously published reports, the authors began with the hypothesis that the chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which grows on amphibian skin in a condition called chytridiomycosis, is causing the extinctions.

    Amphibian Disease Heats Up Nick Anthis 2006

  • Based on previously published reports, the authors began with the hypothesis that the chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which grows on amphibian skin in a condition called chytridiomycosis, is causing the extinctions.

    Archive 2006-01-01 Nick Anthis 2006

  • The cause: a deadly fungus called chytridiomycosis that is thought to kill its victims by clogging their skin, essentially suffocating them.

    Christian Science Monitor | All Stories 2010

  • (Media-Newswire. com) - Midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas their infected relatives in the lowlands are not, according to new research published today in Ecology Letters.

    Media Newswire 2010

  • (Media-Newswire. com) - Midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas their infected relatives in the lowlands are not, according to new research published today in Ecology Letters.

    Media Newswire 2010

  • Toads living on mountains at higher risk of dying from fungal infection WASHINGTON - A new research has suggested that midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas their infected relatives in the lowlands are not.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ians 2010

  • DC: A new research has suggested that midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas

    WN.com - Articles related to Saving endangered species: It’s all about the economy 2010

  • Midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas their infected relatives in the lowlands are not, according to new research published today in Ecology Letters.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • DC: A new research has suggested that midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas

    WN.com - Articles related to Saving endangered species: It’s all about the economy 2010

  • DC: A new research has suggested that midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas

    WN.com - Articles related to Unseasonal variations in mango crop worries farmers 2010

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