Lecture on Disease and Climate Change

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to disease and climate change, derived from lecture content.

Chytridiomycosis

A fungal disease caused by Chytrid fungus that affects amphibians, leading to serious population declines.

Zoonotic Diseases

Diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans; often involve pathogens jumping between species.

Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs)

Infectious diseases that have recently changed their characteristics, such as increased severity or expanded geographic range.

Pathogenesis

The biological mechanism that leads to the development of a disease.

Climate Change

Significant and lasting changes in the Earth's climate, affecting biodiversity and ecosystems.

White Nose Syndrome

A fungal infection that has devastated bat populations in North America, caused by Pseudogymnoascus destructans.

Phenology

The study of the timing of seasonal events in organisms, such as migration or flowering.

Biodiversity Loss

Reduction in the variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, often leading to increased disease transmission.

Invasive Species

Non-native species that spread widely and cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

Concept Map

A visual representation of the relationships between concepts or ideas, often used in organizing information.