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    Area of Science:

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    • Chytridiomycosis, caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, is a major driver of amphibian declines globally.
    • A novel chytrid fungus strain has emerged in Europe, specifically impacting the European fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra).

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    • The emergence of this new fungal strain represents a significant threat to amphibian populations, particularly in Europe.
    • The Zoological Society of London convened a meeting to discuss the ecological and conservation implications of this emerging disease for the UK.

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