Factors Which Have Likely Affected the Decimation of Amphibian Species

question 41

Multiple Choice

Factors which have likely affected the decimation of amphibian species in recent years include:

• A)Exposure to novel fungal pathogens
• B)Stress because of climate change
• C)Overhunting by pet store staff
• D)Distribution of frogs to new geographic areas
• E)Bacteria such as J.lividum

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

One of the four major lobes of the brain, involved in processing auditory information and is associated with memory, speech, and emotion.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for visual processing.

Arbor Vitae

The branching, tree-like structure of white matter in the cerebellum, which helps in coordinating movement and maintaining balance.