9) Over the last few decades, there has been a major decline in amphibian popula
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9) Over the last few decades, there has been a major decline in amphibian
populations worldwide, including the extinction of many amphibian species. Which of the following is not true regarding the amphibian decline?
The current rate of extinction in amphibians is much higher than typical background extinction rates.
The extinctions seem to be due to the increased predation of the amphibians around the world.
One of the major factors driving these extinctions may be infectious disease.
The current rate of extinction in amphibians is much higher than typical background extinction rates.
The extinctions seem to be due to the increased predation of the amphibians around the world.
One of the major factors driving these extinctions may be infectious disease.
Explanation / Answer
Not true
The extinctions seem to be due to the increased predation of the amphibians around the world.
True
The current rate of extinction in amphibians is much higher than typical background extinction rates because of a lethal disease caused by infectious and pathogenic fungi Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd).
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