A number of fungi, such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch, are incapable of growing at a core body temperature. Hence, their infection is limited to cooler cutaneous surfaces. What are these pathogens known as?

Dermatophytes

Explanation:

Dermatophytes is a common group of fungi which includes Microsporum, Epidermophyton and Trichophyton. These cause skin diseases in animals including humans. These fungi can cause infections in hairs, nails and skin and feed by obtaining keratin from cells. These usually not invade the living tissues but only infect the superficial layer of the of the outer skin. The skin diseases caused by these fungi include ringworm, athlete’s foot and jock itch.