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Title

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

Biology

Submission Type

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