Question

A fungal infection that covers an amphibian's skin can quickly kill the animal. Why can't amphibians tolerate their skin being covered with a foreign substance

Answer 1

Amphibians skin is fully functional in blood production, and become anemic when the skin is covered by fungus. Amphibians have small lungs and use their skin for respiration (Cutaneous Respiration); they suffocate when the skin is covered with fungal growth.