Ecological and genetic determinants of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) emergence in European amphibian populations.
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Europe
Project type:
Scientific research
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| 55. Mallorcan midwife toad (Alytes muletensis) VU | |
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Previously thought to have gone extinct over 2,000 years ago, this “living fossil” was rediscovered in 1977. |
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To describe the distribution of Bd in Europe and determine what factors are associated with species die-offs and infection |
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Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis is a globally emerged amphibian pathogen causing species extinctions. We are mapping the distribution of the fungus in Europe and determining its effects on Europe's amphibians. |
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Start date: 2004 |
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Duration: Ongoing |
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Dr Trent Garner : Researcher
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Trent is a specialist in amphibian disease and ecology |
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Common Midwife Toad (Alytes obstetricans) Common Toad (Bufo bufo Sardinian Brook Salamander (Euproctus platycephalus) Tyrrhenian Painted Frog (Discoglossus sardus) American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) Fire Salamander (Salamandra salamandra Alpine Newt (Triturus alpestris) Palmate Newt (Triturus helveticus) Smooth Newt (Triturus vulgaris) |
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Imperial College
Zirichiltaggi
Universität Zürich
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, Madrid
Durrell Jersey Zoo
Parc National des Pyrenees
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NERC, PTES, IUCN, SEH |
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