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Journal Article
Molecular characterization of fungal species in bats from Brazil's Atlantic Forest
2025
Overview
Abstract Molecular identification of fungal species associated with insectivorous bats provides critical insights into their role as reservoirs of fungi, including potential pathogens. This is the first study to performed molecular identification of fungal species in insectivorous bats captured from the Atlantic Forest of southern Brazil. Aspergillus sydowii and Penicillium crustosum were frequently isolated from Myotis sp., with P. crustosum also dominating samples from Molossus molossus, alongside Aspergillus subalbidus. Cladosporium spp. were prevalent in Eptesicus diminutus, while Sarocladium was uniquely associated with Tryroptera tricolor. Notably, several identified species are known pathogens of humans, animals, and plants. Fungal species in bats remain poorly understood, representing a significant gap in the field of fungal ecology. This gap is particularly notable in Brazilian biomes, where research on this topic is still scarce. Efforts should focus on minimizing habitat loss for bats and mitigating forest disturbances to reduce their interactions with humans, crops, and other animals. Such measures are essential to prevent the dispersal of fungal pathogen spores and safeguard ecological and public health. Resumo A identificação molecular de espécies de fungos associadas a morcegos insetívoros fornece informações críticas sobre o seu papel como reservatórios de fungos, incluindo potenciais patógenos. Este é o primeiro estudo a realizar a identificação molecular de espécies fúngicas em morcegos insetívoros capturados na Mata Atlântica do sul do Brasil. Aspergillus sydowii e Penicillium crustosum foram frequentemente isolados de Myotis sp., com P. crustosum também presente em amostras obtidas de Molossus molossus, juntamente com Aspergillus subalbidus. Cladosporium spp. foram predominantes em Eptesicus diminutus, enquanto Sarocladium foi associado exclusivamente com Tryroptera tricolor. Notavelmente, várias espécies identificadas são conhecidos patógenos de humanos, animais e plantas. As espécies de fungos em morcegos permanecem pouco compreendidas, representando uma lacuna significativa no campo da ecologia fúngica. Essa lacuna é particularmente notável nos biomas brasileiros, onde as pesquisas sobre o tema ainda são escassas. Os esforços devem centrar-se na minimização da perda de habitat dos morcegos e na mitigação das perturbações florestais para reduzir as suas interações com seres humanos, culturas e outros animais. Tais medidas são essenciais para prevenir a dispersão de esporos de fungos patógenos e salvaguardar a saúde pública e ecológica.
Publisher
Instituto Internacional de Ecologia
