amphibians are indicators somewhat of the environment they're in, what is the word for that?

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2007-01-02 09:06:59 · 6 answers · asked by jaywilsonfff 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

Environmental indicator, bioindicator.

2007-01-02 09:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by +bookish+ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Amphibians are an "indicator species"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indicator_species

2007-01-02 20:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by PanicGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Amphibians are ectotherms. Ectothermy refers to creatures that control body temperature through external means.

2007-01-02 17:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Canary's

2007-01-02 17:10:54 · answer #4 · answered by Shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

bio indicators,

2007-01-06 06:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

sentinel

2007-01-02 17:16:21 · answer #6 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋