The State of the Science: Wetland Degradation Worldwide and Its Effect on Herpetofauna Biodiversity
Date
2-13-2024
Faculty Mentor
Lori Tolley-Jordan, Biology
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Submission Type
Conference Proceeding
Location
10:00-10:10am | Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor
Description
Wetlands are an important part of aquatic systems due to their natural filtration systems, Carbon sequestration, and their ability to provide habitat for thousands of species, including amphibians. Currently, only 50% of wetlands remain globally and are contributing to the globally unprecedented extinctions of amphibian populations, which are dwindling by 3.79% each year. In order for advancements in further conservation efforts, it is critical to compile a summary of existing information in relation to the link between wetlands and amphibian diversity. This will aid the identification of necessary studies to propel the field forward. Therefore, I evaluated research approaches in published, peer-reviewed papers to summarize the state of the science at a global scale. The methods included using keywords such as ‘wetland restoration’, ‘wetland biodiversity’, and ‘amphibian biodiversity’ to select papers that were subsequently compiled into categories. Wetlands were categorized by wetland type, size, health, and conservation, while amphibians were categorized by diversity indices, population size, and recruiting averages. First, I recorded dates of publication and large-scale geographical region, based on the scientific approaches used (survey, empirical-field, field-hypothesis testing, lab hypothesis-testing and modeling. I later found that most papers included information on wetland type, size, health, and conservation management with respect to wildlife diversity, including amphibians, due to them being excellent indicator species.
Keywords
student research, biology
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Disciplines
Biology
Recommended Citation
Scott, Jalen, "The State of the Science: Wetland Degradation Worldwide and Its Effect on Herpetofauna Biodiversity" (2024). JSU Student Symposium 2024. 59.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2024/59