Fungus and Frogs: Preliminary Analysis of a Survey of Chytrid in Kansas

Authors

Ariel Snyder, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Award Level

1st Place - Empirical Graduate

Classification

Empirical Graduate

Abstract

Amphibians are one of the most threatened groups of organisms worldwide, per the International Union for Conservation of Nature. A disease known as chytridiomycosis has been linked to population declines worldwide. Incidence of the fungus has recently been reported at three locations in south-central Kansas. The objective of our study was to assess the status of chytrid throughout the state of Kansas. In 2015-2016 we conducted surveys at multiple locations. We used real-time PCR to analyze swabs collected at each location. Preliminary results show chytrid present at 4 locations in Kansas. We will continue to analyze samples to determine aspects of life history that might increase the potential for infection.

Faculty Advisor

Dr. William J. Stark

Department/Program

Biology

Submission Type

in-person poster

DOI

10.58809/ZSNU9548

Date

5-3-2017

Rights

Copyright the Author(s)

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Recommended Citation

Snyder, Ariel (2017) "Fungus and Frogs: Preliminary Analysis of a Survey of Chytrid in Kansas," SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2017, Article 13.
DOI: 10.58809/ZSNU9548
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2017/iss2017/13