Intro BIO Abstract Assignment

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Assignment 3 Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to help organize write an abstract for the paper you will finish writing as Assignment 4: Organism Profile. You have already completed Assignment 2: The Outline, which gives you the basic information to include in the abstract and expand on in the full Assignment 4. You will include a revised version of this abstract as part of your Assignment 4. **Note: This is a hypothetical example to give you an idea of how to format your abstract. It is not necessary to follow all parts of this abstract exactly, as it is an example. The callout boxes describe the required characteristics of the abstract.** Assignment 3: Giant Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor)

Abstract: Phyllomedusa bicolor, also known as the giant tree frog, is a

common amphibian found throughout the Amazon Basin Rainforest. This is

the largest tree frog in the world characterized by a dark green color and

white underside. It has a life cycle similar to many other frogs: egg, tadpole,

mature frog. The skin of the giant tree frog has unique attributes that allow

protection against sun damage, prevent dehydration and combat infection.

The eyes of the tree frog have vertically slits, common in nocturnal creatures.

The giant tree frog evolved with similar species over 200 million years ago.

Indigenous people in Peru use skin secretions in a ritual called Kampo, to

give hunters luck. Phyllomedusa bicolor is a fascinating frog common in

rainforests with interesting adaptations that has cultural significance to

native Peruvians.

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Content Sentence: Background

Content Sentence: Life Cycle

Content Sentence: Structure and

Function

Content Sentence: Evolution

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Content Sentence: Additional Interest