Deadly fungal threats a growing concern, scientists say
Fungi are causing disease that are causing mass amphibian extinctions (chytrid fungus), massive bat die-offs (white nose syndrome), a decline in bees, killing turtles, and affecting crops. Studies have been done and are showing that fungi are causing more damage to flora and fauna than other pathogens. Fungi is a generalist and can spread very quickly. According to the article, people have a huge role in the spread of these fungi. It also states that people haven't been too concerned with fungi in the past. So let's get concerned!!!
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