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Evolution of ancient satellite DNAs in extant alligators and caimans (Crocodylia, Reptilia) [PDF]
BMC BiologyBackground Crocodilians are one of the oldest extant vertebrate lineages, exhibiting a combination of evolutionary success and morphological resilience that has persisted throughout the history of life on Earth.
Vanessa C. Sales-Oliveira +10 more
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Geographic distribution and conservation status of Caiman latirostris (Crocodylia, Alligatoridae) in Uruguay [PDF]
Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 2006 Populations of Caiman latirostris are known to occur in Uruguay but their geographic distribution remains uncertain. This work presents anupdate of the species distribution and conservation status in Uruguay.
Claudio Borteiro +5 more
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Acta Biológica ColombianaPredation on bufonid toads can be perilous due to the presence of paratoid glands, which can poison and even lead to the death of the predator. Some crocodilians avoid contact with the toad’s poison or are probably tolerant to the venom of the toad ...
Murielly A. Coimbra +5 more
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Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 2016 Predation is a major cause of crocodilian egg loss. However, at present, the mechanisms by which predators detect nests is unknown. Previous studies have reported that predators are able to detect prey using both visual and olfactory cues.
Melina Soledad Simoncini +3 more
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Size, not phylogeny, explains the morphology of the endosseous labyrinth in the crown clade Crocodylia. [PDF]
J AnatHere, we present the most complete dataset to date on the endosseous labyrinths of extant crocodylians. Using 3D geometric morphometrics, we show that allometry constitutes a major contributor of the shape variation of the crocodylian endosseous labyrinths and that the development of this structure is likely linked to the braincase conformation, in all
Pochat-Cottilloux Y +9 more
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Revista de Biología Tropical, 2013 The Paraguayan caiman (Caiman yacare) is the main Caimaninae species occurring in the Brazilian Pantanal Wetland. Despite the relative availability of works focused on biology and conservation of the Paraguayan caiman, almost nothing is known about its ...
Fernando L. Sicuro +3 more
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SOBRE UN HIBRIDO INTER-ESPECIFICO DEL GENERO PALEOSUCHUS (CROCODYLIA. ALLIGATORIDAE)
Revista de la Academia Colombiana de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y NaturalesSe conocen híbridos inter - subespecíficos en Testudines (tortugas), interespecífico en Testudinata, Sauria (lagartos) y Serpentes (serpientes), y aun dos casos de hibridación inter-genérica en Serpentes (Mertens, 1950, 1956, 1964, 1968). El mismo autor recomienda (1950, p. 128; 1956, p. 383; 1964, p. 34; y 1968, p.
Federico Medem
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Roars, Rumbles, and Resonance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Crocodylian Acoustic Signals. [PDF]
Ecol EvolCrocodylians are highly vocal reptiles, possessing a complex acoustic signalling system including vocal and non‐vocal signals used for courtship, mating, mediating conflict, and providing maternal care. Despite this, research on crocodylian acoustic signalling remains infrequent, with methodologies and terminology varying widely across studies.
Flores SA +3 more
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Herpetofauna, Ponte de Pedra Hydroelectric Power Plant, states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil [PDF]
Check List, 2009 This paper presents a check list of amphibians and reptiles of the area under influence of Ponte de Pedra hydroelectric power plant on Correntes River (municipality of Sonora), between the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso.
Nelson da Silva Jr. +6 more
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Amphibians and Reptiles Exhibit Different Ecological and Evolutionary Spatial Patterns in the Amazon Basin. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study investigates the spatial variability of ecological and evolutionary patterns in amphibian and reptile lineages within the Amazon Basin. Our findings highlight distinct diversity patterns across lineages and ecoregions. ABSTRACT Understanding spatial variability in ecological and evolutionary patterns is key to Amazonian biodiversity ...
López-Rojas JJ +3 more
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