| spatial distribution of batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in south american caecilians. | the amphibian-killing fungus batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (bd) is linked to population declines in anurans and salamanders globally. to date, however, few studies have attempted to screen bd in live caecilians; bd-positive caecilians have only been reported in africa and french guiana. here, we performed a retrospective survey of museum preserved specimens to (1) describe spatial patterns of bd infection in gymnophiona across south america and (2) test whether areas of low climatic suitability ... | 2017 | 28425424 |