Asked by Karina Ibarra on Jun 02, 2024
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B. dendrobatidis
A) used to produce vaccines in labs
B) frog parasite
C) breaks down cellulose for grazing hoofed mammals
D) ringworm
E) black bread mold
F) possible medically supervised treatment for PTSD
G) edible fruiting body of club fungus
H) used to make LSD
I) infects flies and changes their behavior
B. Dendrobatidis
A pathogenic fungus causing the deadly disease chytridiomycosis in amphibians, contributing to declines and extinctions of amphibian populations worldwide.
Frog Parasite
A parasitic organism that lives on or within a frog, extracting nutrients at the host's expense, potentially causing harm or disease.
Infects Flies
Refers to pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, or parasites, that specifically target and cause disease in fly populations.
- Identify the advantageous and detrimental consequences of fungi on plants, animals, and human health.
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Samantha SuleckiJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
B. dendrobatidis is a parasitic fungus that affects amphibians, specifically frogs, and has been blamed for the decline of many frog populations around the world.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the advantageous and detrimental consequences of fungi on plants, animals, and human health.