Chytrid fungal infections in alpine toads proliferate during winter dormancy
David R. Daversa, Rob L. Grasso, Molly Posta, James O. Lloyd‐Smith, Howard Bradley Shaffer
The paper shows that the amphibian fungal pathogen Bd proliferates during winter dormancy in toads, increasing prevalence and intensity of infection.
bioRxiv · Jul 7, 2025 · PreprintEcology