Chytridiomycetes produce enzymes that digest cellulose,chitin,and similar molecules.These fungi are contributing to the decline of amphibians world-wide through what mechanism?

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Chytridiomycetes digest keratin, which makes up the outer layer of a frog's skin, leading to disruption of the skin's protective function and making the frog more susceptible to dehydration and infection by other pathogens. This is a major contributor to the decline of amphibians worldwide.

Chytridiomycetes Produce Enzymes That Digest Cellulose,chitin,and Similar Molecules