chytrids
/ˈkɪtrɪdz/
noun
- Plural of chytrid; a group of simple fungi that live in water or soil and reproduce by spores; some species cause diseases in amphibians and plants.
- Many chytrids help decompose dead plant material in wetlands.
- Chytrids are among the oldest known groups of fungi on Earth.
- The spread of chytrids has been linked to climate change and habitat loss.