Question

while researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: invasive cuban treefrogs have been increasing in number in florida. elizabeth roznik, camila rodriguez - barbosa, and steve johnson studied dehydration and jump performance in cuban treefrogs and native frogs. cuban treefrogs were more susceptible to dehydration than native frogs. all frogs had decreased jump lengths when dehydrated, but dehydrated cuban treefrogs jumped as far as hydrated native frogs. scientists believe cuban tree frogs strong jumping performance and large size compensate for their susceptibility to dehydration. the student wants to summarize the results of the scientists study. which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal? a cuban treefrogs, which have been increasing in number due to their jump performance and large size, are out - performing native floridian frogs. b elizabeth roznik, camila rodriguez - barbosa, and steve johnson showed that cuban treefrogs were more susceptible to dehydration than frogs native to florida. c the scientists found that although invasive frogs were more susceptible to dehydration, their superior size and jump performance helped them out - compete native floridian frogs. d while all frogs had decreased jump lengths while dehydrated, scientists found that cuban treefrogs were more susceptible to dehydration, despite their superior size and

Explanation:

The notes mention that invasive Cuban tree - frogs are increasing in number in Florida, are more susceptible to dehydration than native frogs, but their strong jumping performance and large size compensate for this susceptibility. Option C accurately summarizes these key points by stating that although invasive frogs are more susceptible to dehydration, their superior size and jump performance help them out - compete native Floridian frogs. Option A wrongly attributes the increase in number to jump performance and large size without considering dehydration. Option B only focuses on the dehydration susceptibility and not the overall competitive advantage. Option D emphasizes dehydration susceptibility without highlighting the compensating factors that help Cuban tree - frogs out - compete native frogs.

Answer:

C. The scientists found that although invasive frogs were more susceptible to dehydration, their superior size and jump performance helped them out - compete native Floridian frogs.