Ecologists Are Concerned About Amphibian Populations Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ecologists are concerned about amphibian populations because

• A)their loss would be an aesthetic loss to the planet.
• B)of the possibility of numerous medicinal uses.
• C)they are keystone species in many areas-their loss will cause other populations to crash.
• D)amphibians are very sensitive to environmental change-they may be indicating serious problems.

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