Amphibian chytridiomycosis: a review with focus on fungus-host interactions
P Van Rooij, A Martel, F Haesebrouck, F Pasmans - Veterinary research, 2015 - Springer
Amphibian declines and extinctions are emblematic for the current sixth mass extinction
event. Infectious drivers of these declines include the recently emerged fungal pathogens …
event. Infectious drivers of these declines include the recently emerged fungal pathogens …
Mycoloop: chytrids in aquatic food webs
Parasites are ecologically significant in various ecosystems through their role in shaping
food web structure, facilitating energy transfer, and controlling disease. Here in this review …
food web structure, facilitating energy transfer, and controlling disease. Here in this review …
Discovery of dark matter fungi in aquatic ecosystems demands a reappraisal of the phylogeny and ecology of zoosporic fungi
Our knowledge of zoosporic fungal phylogeny, physiology, and ecological functions, in
particular their role in aquatic food web dynamics and biogeochemistry, is limited. The …
particular their role in aquatic food web dynamics and biogeochemistry, is limited. The …
Virulence and pathogenicity of chytrid fungi causing amphibian extinctions
Ancient enzootic associations between wildlife and their infections allow evolution to
innovate mechanisms of pathogenicity that are counterbalanced by host responses …
innovate mechanisms of pathogenicity that are counterbalanced by host responses …
Host and Aquatic Environment Shape the Amphibian Skin Microbiome but Effects on Downstream Resistance to the Pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Are …
Symbiotic microbial communities play key roles in the health and development of their
multicellular hosts. Understanding why microbial communities vary among different host …
multicellular hosts. Understanding why microbial communities vary among different host …
Effects of emerging infectious diseases on amphibians: a review of experimental studies
Numerous factors are contributing to the loss of biodiversity. These include complex effects
of multiple abiotic and biotic stressors that may drive population losses. These losses are …
of multiple abiotic and biotic stressors that may drive population losses. These losses are …
Amphibian decline and conservation in Central America
Central America hosts a diverse, unique, and imperiled amphibian fauna, and for decades
Central America been a major epicenter of research into amphibian decline and …
Central America been a major epicenter of research into amphibian decline and …
Microplastics impact simple aquatic food web dynamics through reduced zooplankton feeding and potentially releasing algae from consumer control
CR Malinowski, CL Searle, J Schaber… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Concentrations of microplastics in aquatic environments continue to rise due to industrial
production and pollution. While there are various concerns regarding potential deleterious …
production and pollution. While there are various concerns regarding potential deleterious …
Consumption of trematode parasite infectious stages: from conceptual synthesis to future research agenda
J Koprivnikar, DW Thieltges… - Journal of Helminthology, 2023 - cambridge.org
Given their sheer cumulative biomass and ubiquitous presence, parasites are increasingly
recognized as essential components of most food webs. Beyond their influence as …
recognized as essential components of most food webs. Beyond their influence as …
Mechanisms by which predators mediate host–parasite interactions in aquatic systems
It is often assumed that predators reduce disease prevalence and transmission by lowering
prey population density and/or by selectively feeding on infected individuals. However …
prey population density and/or by selectively feeding on infected individuals. However …