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Basidioboliasis in anurans in Florida.

Rex T Nelson1, Bruce J Cochrane, Pablo R Delis

  • 1Department of Biology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33620, USA. nelsonrt@slu.edu

Journal of Wildlife Diseases
|June 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The fungus Basidiobolus inhabits the digestive tracts of amphibians. Terrestrial species like Rana utricularia showed higher Basidiobolus occurrence than arboreal species.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Herpetology
  • Ecology

Background:

  • The genus Basidiobolus comprises saprophytic fungi.
  • Basidiobolus species are known symbionts in the digestive tracts of amphibians and reptiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of Basidiobolus in amphibian species in central Florida.
  • To determine if habitat preference influences Basidiobolus colonization in amphibians.

Main Methods:

  • Fecal samples were collected from various amphibian species.
  • The presence of Basidiobolus was confirmed through diagnostic methods.
  • Amphibian habitat (terrestrial vs. arboreal) was categorized.

Main Results:

  • Basidiobolus was detected in the digestive tracts of all studied amphibian species.
  • Terrestrial amphibians (Bufo terrestris, Bufo quercicus, Rana utricularia) exhibited higher infection rates (83%, 78%, 91%) compared to arboreal species (50-70%).

Conclusions:

  • Habitat is a significant factor in Basidiobolus colonization of amphibians.
  • Terrestrial amphibians are more frequently colonized by Basidiobolus than arboreal amphibians.

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