The ____ are a Group of Parasitic Fungi That Are

Question

The ____ are a group of parasitic fungi that are killing amphibians around the world.  
A) chytrids
B) ascomycetes
C) basidiomycetes
D) glomeromycetes
E) zygomycetes

Accepted Answer

Chytrids are a group of parasitic fungi that are causing worldwide declines in amphibian populations, also known as chytridiomycosis. Ascomycetes, basidiomycetes, glomeromycetes, and zygomycetes are not specifically known for causing amphibian declines.