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- noun An
infectious disease ofamphibians caused by thechytrid fungus .
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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
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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
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The cause: a deadly fungus called chytridiomycosis that is thought to kill its victims by clogging their skin, essentially suffocating them.
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(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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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