Deadly Frog Fungus Devastating Amphibians Worldwide Traced Back to Brazil

The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has played a major role in the worldwide decline of frogs and toads. Its origins were investigated in a study conducted by scientists from the State University of Campinas, which examined where this damaging strain first emerged. The chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), commonly known as Bd, is widely recognized as a […]Science,Biodiversity,Ecology,Fungus,Infectious Diseases,São Paulo Research Foundation#Deadly #Frog #Fungus #Devastating #Amphibians #Worldwide #Traced #Brazil1768867853