how are amphibians used as biomonitors?

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how are amphibians used as biomonitors?

2007-04-09 04:25:41 · 1 answers · asked by petey 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Amphibians are living indicators of pollution. Amphibians are especially susceptible to environmental pollution because
1. amphibian eggs develop in the water - very exposed to any chemicals in the water
2. amphibians have relatively thin skins, so chemicals diffuse into their systems pretty easily

2007-04-09 04:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋