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What tree disease was spread to North America by a fungus carried on insects embedded on wood imported from northern Europe?

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dutch elm disease was spread by a fungus embedded on wood
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Answer: Dutch elm disease.

Explanation: It is a disease generated by a fungi named "Ascomycota", that elm trees can get and it is usually spread by the beetles that live in the elm bark. The fungus was introduced into America in the outer bark of wood imported for the construction of wooden cabinets and other types of furniture.

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