Amphibians Merit Attention Because of Precipitous Declines in Their Populations

question 21

Essay

Amphibians merit attention because of precipitous declines in their populations occurring around the world.
a) Discuss possible causes for the current status of current amphibian populations.
b) What characteristics of amphibians (frogs) make them particularly important bellwether species?
c) What environmental issues need to be addressed as signaled by the amphibians?

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