Question

multiple choice 2 points
the golden frog of panama became a case study in extinction because:
a fungal disease (chytridiomycosis) wiped out populations despite conservation efforts
it was hunted for traditional medicine
it overpopulated its ecosystem
it was introduced to non - native habitats

Explanation:

The Golden Frog of Panama faced extinction mainly due to a fungal disease (chytridiomycosis). This disease wiped out its populations despite conservation efforts. The other options are incorrect as there is no evidence that it was overpopulated, hunted for traditional medicine, or introduced to non - native habitats as the main cause of its near - extinction.

Answer:

A fungal disease (chytridiomycosis) wiped out populations despite conservation efforts.