What groups of organisms are most in danger of extinction? A. Those with small population
B. Those that migrate or need special habitats
C. Those with large populations that breed quickly
D. Both a and b

Over the past 60 years, many amphibian species have experienced significant population declines and some species have become extinct. scientists suspected that local human activities such as the destruction of wetlands, regional pollution, and deforestation were the main reasons for these losses. however, research over the past 20 years reveals significant amphibian population declines in protected areas of the world, such as nature preserves and parks. these global declines suggest widespread problems including increased ultraviolet radiation, acid rain, and disease. in switzerland, for example, 14 of the 20 native amphibian species are threatened with extinction. chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease first identified in 1998 as a cause of massive amphibian deaths. in some severely impacted populations, a few individuals have survived, perhaps because of some natural resistance. if these resistant individuals continue to survive and prosper, new resistant populations might emerge. this would be an example of the founder effect artificial selection genetic drift natural selection sexual selection

Where is having brightly colored feathers that attract mates most clearly an adaptation for a bird? a. a forest with dense vegetation b. a sandy beach beside an ocean c. a snowy tundra with little vegetation d. a swamp with many hawks that eat birds

What are some of the immune functions of the lymphatic system? a. cleaning red blood cells from the blood and creating lymph fluids b.transporting lymph to the tissues and creating lymph fluids c.removing infectious agents and making white blood cells d.making red blood cells and removing infectious agents