Which of the following describes the effect of global climate change on biodiversity:
A)Rising ocean water temperatures have increased the populations of krill and Antarctic silverfish thus increasing Adelie penguin populations for whom these are food sources.
B)Warm temperatures and more frequent dry periods have stressed frog species such as the coqui making them more vulnerable to a lethal fungal infection thus reducing their populations.
C)The warming of ocean waters in conjunction with increased carbon dioxide dissolving into ocean has resulted in boon for coral reefs which are thriving.
D)Mountain ecosystems are not too vulnerable to global climate change because only very hardy species live at high altitude.

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Global climate change has led to warmer temperatures and more frequent dry periods, which have stressed various species, including frogs like the coqui. This stress makes them more susceptible to diseases, such as lethal fungal infections, contributing to a decline in their populations.

Which of the Following Describes the Effect of Global Climate