Which of the following observations would be expected if an infectious disease were a contributor to amphibian decline?
A) Amphibian decline occurs simultaneously at many points throughout the entire range of amphibian populations.
B) Amphibian decline correlates with habitat alteration.
C) When transplanted into declining populations, individuals from healthy populations show the same symptoms as individuals from declining populations.
D) Symptoms of individuals from declining populations cannot be cured by medication.

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When transplanted into declining populations, individuals from healthy populations show the same symptoms as individuals from declining populations. This suggests that the cause of the decline is not environmental, but rather something that is carried by the amphibians themselves, such as an infectious disease.

Which of the Following Observations Would Be Expected If an Infectious