id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-010529-c8saxwfj Guzy, Jacquelyn C. Urbanization interferes with the use of amphibians as indicators of ecological integrity of wetlands 2012-07-17 .txt text/plain 5883 278 42 Our objectives were to (i) conduct a long-term study of cypress domes in south-west Florida to evaluate the potential utility of anurans in providing a quick and reliable assessment of wetland decline resulting from groundwater withdrawal and (ii) to determine whether urbanization interferes with the ability to use anurans as indicators for excessive groundwater withdrawal. These variables included (1) distance to nearest study wetland (indication of possible spatial dependence), (2) distance to nearest natural wetland, (3-5) per cent forest cover within 500, 1000 and 2000 m, and (6-8) mean proximity index (MPX) of forest cover within 500, 1000 and 2000 m; other measured variables included (9) average hydroperiod and (10) water depth at deepest point and (11-13) time (month, year or month plus year) as calling activity of anurans is strongly seasonal. ./cache/cord-010529-c8saxwfj.txt ./txt/cord-010529-c8saxwfj.txt