An Investigation of Observed Morphological Deformities
 in the Bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana,
in Connecticut

Outline

Introduction

Possible Causes

Research

Methods – Sites

Methods – Frog Collection

Methods – Frog Examination

Results – Overall

Types of Deformities - Statewide

Water Chemistry

Ultraviolet Irradiation

Parasites

Attempted Predation

Cannibalism

Conclusion

Acknowledgements