Eucalypt leaf litter impairs growth and development of amphibian larvae, inhibits their antipredator responses and alters their physiology

Eucalypts, extensively used in tree plantations, have detrimental effects on tadpoles. When in ponds with eucalypt leaf litter, tadpoles reduce growth rate, have their predator detecting mechanism impaired and alter their metabolism. These effects are intensified at higher temperature, an additional cause for concern given current trends in climatic conditions.