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science7 months ago•94 min saved

Fungal Species Causing White-Nose Disease in Bats and Its Impact

Researchers identified two cryptic, host-specialized fungal species causing white-nose disease in bats, revealing complex population structures, genomic divergence, and a likely Eurasian origin for North American cases, highlighting the importance of biosecurity and conservation efforts.

via Nature|

#bat-conservation #cryptic-species #fungal-pathogens

science7 months ago•1 min saved

New Fungal Threats and White-Nose Syndrome Impacting North American Bats

A fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans caused white-nose disease, devastating North American bat populations since 2006, while European and Asian bats tolerate the fungus. Scientists have identified a new species of fungus in Europe and Asia that could pose an even greater threat to bats.

via The New York Times|

#bats #fungus #north-america