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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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