Saprolegniosis in Amphibians: An Integrated Overview of a Fluffy Killer Disease

Amphibians constitute the class of vertebrates with the highest proportion of threatened species, with infectious diseases being considered among the greatest causes for their worldwide decline. Aquatic oomycetes, known as “water molds”, are fungus-like microorganisms that are ubiquitous in freshwat...

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Main Authors: Sara Costa, Isabel Lopes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/5/537