Egg clutch structure of Rhinella rumbolli (Anura: Bufonidae), a toad from the Yungas of Argentina, with a review of the reproductive diversity in Rhinella [PDF]
Rhinella rumbolli is a poorly known, medium-sized toad endemic to the Yungas of Argentina. Recent fieldwork allowed observing its peculiar oviposition mode, which is described in this paper.
Baldo, Juan Diego +3 more
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The tadpole of Physalaemus fernandezae (Anura: Leptodactylidae) [PDF]
This paper describes the external and buccopharyngeal morphology, chondrocranium and cranial muscles in tadpoles of Physalaemus fernandezae. The data are compared with those for other species of Physalaemus to improve the diagnosis of the “species group”
Alcalde, Leandro +2 more
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Major knowledge shortfalls for Colombian Amazonian anurans: Implications for conservation
Abstract The Amazon boasts the highest anuran species diversity in the world. The Colombian Amazon has the highest rates of illegal deforestation, leading to accelerated species loss. The objective of this review was to identify knowledge shortfalls in anuran research to effectively address conservation efforts.
Claudia P. Camacho‐Rozo +1 more
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Leptodactylus pentadactylus [PDF]
Number of Pages: 48Integrative BiologyGeological ...
de Sá, Rafael O. +2 more
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Do aposematic species have larger range sizes? A case study with neotropical poison frogs
Abstract Aim Aposematic animals, i.e., those that are defended and warn potential predators through signals, are suggested to have resource‐gathering advantages against non‐aposematic ones. We here explore this in a biogeographic framework expecting that aposematic species are better dispersers, which translates into larger geographic range size ...
Priscila Silveira +5 more
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ERNEST ANTHONY LINER (1925-2010)
El Dr. Ernst A. Liner murió el día 23 de septiembre de 2010 en la ciudad de Houma, Louisiana en los Estados Unidos de América, lugar en que residía. Ernie –como se le conocía en el medio– tenía una edad de 85 años.
Gustavo Casas-Andreu
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Run to shelter or bury into the sand? Factors affecting escape behaviour decisions in argentinian sand dune lizards (Liolaemus multimaculatus) [PDF]
Fil: Kacoliris, Federico Pablo. División Herpetología. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo. Universidad Nacional de La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Guerrero, Emiliano. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo.
Guerrero, Emiliano +4 more
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Sapo partero ibérico – Alytes cisternasii Boscá, 1879 [PDF]
Anfibios - Orden Anura - Familia Alytidae en la Enciclopedia Virtual de Vertebrados Españoles, http://www.vertebradosibericos.org/. Versiones anteriores: 28-09-2004; 23-12-2005; 28-11-2006; 20-12-2007; 2-04-2009; 19-12-2011; 20-10-2014A comprehensive ...
Márquez, Rafael +1 more
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This in‐depth investigation provides unprecedented insight into the kinds of bone tissues that Caiman latirostris deposits during growth. Microstructural variability is related to differences in the prevailing environment. Abstract The osteohistology of vertebrates provides a reliable source to deduce biological information, particularly regarding ...
María Eugenia Pereyra +3 more
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Depredación masiva del sapo de pinos, Incilius occidentalis (Anura: Bufonidae)
Mamíferos depredan masivamente anuros cuando éstos se congregan en sitios de reproducción. Se registró depredación masiva de Incilius occidentalis caracterizada por la presencia de múltiples individuos muertos carentes de vísceras y extremidades, pero ...
Oswaldo Hernández-Gallegos +2 more
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