CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
The depletion of ozone layer increases the amount of harmful ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation reaching the Earth's surface. Increments in UVB may trigger amphibians' decline, as they cause negative effects on these animals: malformations, genotoxic effect (DNA damage), decreased growth, increased mortality and distorted swimming performance. However, several biotic and abiotic factors can pr…