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Author Question: How would an amphibian be a "canary in the coal mine" to pollution levels of our waters supply? (Read 2923 times)

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Marked as best answer by Celeste on Jun 18, 2018

Hawke

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2013
their skin is extra sensitive to chemicals in the environment, and because of this are often the first ones to go when there is an environmental problem


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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2013
There respiratory system is more exposed than ours is. For example, the air they inhale goes directly into their lungs and into their bloodstream without much filtration. They are also much smaller than use, so any chemical will quickly circulate in their bloodstream.


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