Pan-European Distribution of White-Nose Syndrome Fungus (Geomyces destructans) Not Associated with Mass Mortality
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Publication Date
4-27-2011
Publication Title
PLOS ONE
Volume Number
6
Issue Number
4
Abstract
The dramatic mass mortalities amongst hibernating bats in Northeastern America caused by “white nose-syndrome” (WNS) continue to threaten populations of different bat species. The cold-loving fungus, Geomyces destructans, is the most likely causative agent leading to extensive destruction of the skin, particularly the wing membranes. Recent investigations in Europe confirmed the presence of the fungus G. destructans without associated mass mortality in hibernating bats in six countries but its distribution remains poorly known.
Keywords
Bats, Hibernation, Fungi, Mycology, Wildlife diseases
Document Type
Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0019167
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Puechmaille, Sébastien J.; Wibbelt, Gudrun; Korn, Vanessa; and Fuller, Hubert, "Pan-European Distribution of White-Nose Syndrome Fungus (Geomyces destructans) Not Associated with Mass Mortality" (2011). KIP Articles. 8507.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/8507
