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By Eastern Ecological Science Center January 12, 2018

Streamside salamanders such as this one are susceptible to invasive fungal pathogens of the genus Batrachochytrium.  Two types of emerging fungal agents, B. dendrobatidis and B. salamandrivorans have been identified as serious risks to our amphibian populations.

Salamander poses for the camera
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Streamside salamanders such as this one are susceptible to invasive fungal pathogens of the genus Batrachochytrium.  Two types of emerging fungal agents, B. dendrobatidis and B. salamandrivorans have been identified as serious risks to our amphibian populations.

Streamside salamanders such as this one are susceptible to invasive fungal pathogens of the genus Batrachochytrium.  Two types of emerging fungal agents, B. dendrobatidis and B. salamandrivorans have been identified as serious risks to our amphibian populations.

Salamander poses for the camera
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Streamside salamanders such as this one are susceptible to invasive fungal pathogens of the genus Batrachochytrium.  Two types of emerging fungal agents, B. dendrobatidis and B. salamandrivorans have been identified as serious risks to our amphibian populations.
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