Respiratory System Control in Amphibians: Mechanisms of Neural Plasticity and the Effects of Chronic Environmental Disturbances

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In a World where the climate is undoubtedly changing, it is of critical importance to understand how an altered environment affects biological systems ranging in scope from the behaviour of entire populations to the intricate physiological control systems that regulate bodily function. Changing environmental (climatic) conditions can include phenomenon such as alterations in temperature (i.e., global warming), water availability (i.e., droughts and flooding), reduced oxygen levels (in bodies of water leading to "fish kills") and increased carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) levels. Changes in any or all of these factors can have numerous detrimental effects on the physiology, behaviour and quality of life of animals and humans alike.