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Origin of frog doom fungus discovered

Discussion in 'Wildlife & Nature Conservation' started by DavidBrown, 12 May 2018.

  1. DavidBrown

    DavidBrown Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Scientists sequenced the genomes of several strains of the chytridiomycosis killing amphibians around the world. They found that the origin was likely in Korea.

    The article claims that the chytrid has killed off one-third of the world's frog species.

    Frog-Killing Fungus Found to Have Origins on Korean Peninsula
     
  2. Kifaru Bwana

    Kifaru Bwana Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    A recent scientic publication I read has claimed to have found an effective treatment method: saline solution … Will check where and when I did so!
     
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