학술논문
Amphibian Chytrid Prevalence in an Amphibian Community in Arid Australia.
Document Type
Article
Source
EcoHealth; Mar2013, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p77-81, 5p, 2 Charts, 1 Map
Subject
Language
ISSN
16129202
Abstract
The article discusses the prevalence of the amphibian disease chytridiomycosis in Australia. It mentions that the said disease induced by the pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has affected such vertebrates which causes declines in their population. It also notes its correlation with ambient environmental conditions which are high during cooler months and at elated deviations.