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Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000084662
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000084662
Preferred Name

Batrachochytrium

Definitions
A species of Chytridiomycota fungi that is the causative agent of CHYTRIDIOMYCOSIS IN AMPHIBIANS. A genus of fungi in the order Rhizophydiales, class Chytridiomycetes and phylum CHYTRIDIOMYCOTA. Batrachochytrium fungi are chytrid fungi found in aquatic habitats. Many are parasitic including Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis which is causative agent for chytrid disease in aquatic invertebrates.
Synonyms
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis
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