In the Section "Investigating Life: the Case of the Missing

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the section "Investigating Life: The Case of the Missing Frogs: Is Climate the Culprit?",what explanation do scientists give for decline in amphibians in pristine habitats with little human contact?

• A)pollution
• B)fungal infection
• C)habitat loss
• D)over harvesting
• E)competition with exotic species

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