Amphibians Are Vulnerable to a Wide Range of Environmental Disturbances

question 32

Multiple Choice

Amphibians are vulnerable to a wide range of environmental disturbances.Conservation measures,therefore,need to be very wide-ranging and include both short-term and long-term efforts.Based on what you now know of amphibian biology,check all of the following statements that could be reasonable conservation strategies?

• A) In the long term,wetland conservation measures will preserve the freshwater habitats that amphibians need for breeding,larval development,and adult survival.
• B) In the short term,captive breeding programs and fungal treatment programs can help preserve endangered species.
• C) In the short term,hobby aquarium enthusiasts can help by maintaining specimens collected in the wild.
• D) In the long term,international measures to control climate change and alleviate drought will help protect amphibian habitats and improve the chances for amphibian survival.
• E) In the short term,translocating nonnative amphibians into regions where threatened species are known to exist will help protect habitats for the threatened species.

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Definitions:

Olecranon Process

The bony projection at the upper end of the ulna, forming the point of the elbow.

Ulnar Notch

A small depression on the distal end of the radius bone, where it articulates with the head of the ulna bone in the forearm.

Articulates

Describes how bones connect or join with each other, often to form joints that allow for movement and support of the body.

Radius

A bone in the forearm on the lateral side (thumb side), which runs parallel to the ulna and is involved in forearm rotation.