44. Animal Reproduction
Animal Reproduction
44. Animal Reproduction Animal Reproduction
8PRACTICE PROBLEM
The insecticide endosulfan can suppress pheromone production. Pheromones are used to indicate reproductive receptivity for many organisms, such as red-spotted newts. Suppose a lake near an agricultural area becomes contaminated with endosulfan; what will be the possible effect of this on the population of red-spotted newts living on the lake?
The insecticide endosulfan can suppress pheromone production. Pheromones are used to indicate reproductive receptivity for many organisms, such as red-spotted newts. Suppose a lake near an agricultural area becomes contaminated with endosulfan; what will be the possible effect of this on the population of red-spotted newts living on the lake?