Habitat Fragmentation and Genetic Diversity
In a region where agricultural development has fragmented habitats, a study finds that local amphibian populations exhibit declining genetic diversity despite maintaining stable population sizes. This observation most directly suggests which of the following?
A
Reduced gene flow between habitat fragments
B
Competition from invasive species
C
Adaptation to agricultural pollutants
D
Increased predation pressure on amphibians
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