chytrid

American  

[kahy-trid, ki-] / ˈkaɪ trɪd, ˈkɪ- /

noun

1. any of the simple, algaelike fungi constituting the class Chytridiomycetes, order Chytridiales, of aquatic and soil environments, having flagellated zoospores and little or no mycelium.

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Etymology

Origin of chytrid

< New Latin Chytridiales, equivalent to Chytridi ( um ) the type genus (< Greek chytrídion, diminutive of chýtra pipkin) + -ales -ales

Example Sentences

The organism, named Algophthora mediterranea, is a microscopic chytrid fungus that can infect a wide variety of hosts.

From Science Daily

"Our newly described species stands out for its unusually broad host range and distinctive feeding strategy, demonstrating that some chytrid fungi possess remarkable ecological resilience."

From Science Daily

In 2023, surveys confirmed the arrival of the deadly chytrid fungus to Southern Darwin's frogs in the Parque Tantauco forests in southern Chile.

From BBC

Andrés Valenzuela Sanchez, ZSL's Institute of Zoology research fellow, said: "These frogs are not only vital for the future of their species but also help us better understand how we can combat chytrid fungus and safeguard other amphibians globally."

From BBC

The chytrid fungus began wreaking havoc in Dominica around 2002, according to researchers.

From BBC