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Impact of Introduction of American Bullfrogs on Species Diversity

Author(s): Heather Zimbler-DeLorenzo1, Christine Mary Patrum1, Randall Moser Jr2, Andrea Huntoon3

1. Georgia State University Perimeter College 2. Horry Georgetown Technical College 3. Fox Valley Technical College

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This module explores the introduction of the American bullfrog on their ecosystem. Using species diversity calculations and data collection techniques, students explore how the bullfrog affected the species in its community. Students are…

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This module explores the introduction of the American bullfrog on their ecosystem. Using species diversity calculations and data collection techniques, students explore how the bullfrog affected the species in its community. Students are introduced to calculations like species richness, species evenness, and species diversity indices. Also, this activity provides students an understanding of how this information is gathered in the field and provides them an opportunity to learn how to collect data themselves.