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.