Histology
Slides made prior to
exposure show that all L.caerulea,
L.chloris and M.fasciolatus were negative for B.dendrobatidis prior to the
experiment.
L. tasmaniensis:
ÙThe histology of toe clips from the 2 control
individuals of L.tasmaniensis
as well as the 2 treatment individuals that died were studied and subsequently shown to be infected with chytrids before and after exposure to b
dendrobatidis.
ÙAll these individuals were housed together prior to the
start of the experiment.
ÙWhat part does life stage of the host play in establishing a B.dendrobatidis infection?