Chapter 29, Problem 13A

Summary Introduction

To form: A detailed hypothesis that might explain the decline in population of the Marianas blue-tailed skink.

Introduction:

The blue-tailed skink is five-lined species of a lizard coming from the family of Scincidae and found commonly in North America.

Explanation of Solution

The major cause decline in population of the Marianas blue-tailed skink could be because of the drastic change in the global environment. The causes could also be destruction of natural habitat, pollution and different diseases of reptiles.

Conclusion

The decline in population of the Marianas blue-tailed skink could be because of the drastic change in the global environment.