Amphibians: A category of creatures that includes frogs, salamanders, and newts. Amphibians possess a skeleton and can absorb oxygen through their skin. Unlike reptiles, birds, and mammals, their fetuses do not develop in a protective structure known as the amniotic sac.
Aquatic: An adjective describing something related to water.
Conservation: The practice of safeguarding or maintaining something. This encompasses various areas, including art preservation, endangered wildlife, and the overall environment.
Data: Information and/or statistics gathered for analysis, which may not always be systematically organized to provide meaning.
Ecologist: Scientists who study the interactions between organisms and their physical surroundings.
I’m at risk: A term used to describe species facing the threat of extinction.
Extinction: (adj. extinct) The irreversible loss of species, families, or larger groups of organisms.
Habitat: Natural environments or areas where various plants and animals reside, such as deserts, coral reefs, or freshwater lakes. These habitats support thousands of different species.
Native: Referring to species that are specific to a certain area. Native plants and animals have existed in those regions since recorded history, evolving naturally without human intervention and are well adapted to their environment.
Wireless: Pertaining to radio waves or devices that transmit and receive these signals. Radio waves, part of the electromagnetic spectrum, are commonly utilized for long-range communication, including radio and television broadcasts, as well as radar technology. Additionally, many astronomical entities emit energy in the form of radio waves.
Subject: (Under research) Individuals participating in a study, often referring to those who volunteered. Some may receive compensation for their involvement, particularly if they are undergoing health assessments.
Wetlands: These areas of land are saturated or underwater throughout the year. They support a variety of plants and animals adapted to life above or near the water.
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