Chromosome-level genome assembly of the Tyrrhenian tree frog (Hyla sarda) [PDF]
Scientific DataThe Tyrrhenian tree frog (Hyla sarda) is a small cryptically coloured amphibian found in Corsica, Sardinia, and the Tuscan Archipelago. Investigation into the species’ evolutionary history has revealed phenotypic changes triggered by glaciation-induced ...
Josephine R. Paris +12 more
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Functional divergence of a bacterial enzyme promotes healthy or acneic skin [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2023 Acne is a dermatologic disease with a strong pathologic association with human commensal Cutibacterium acnes. Conspicuously, certain C. acnes phylotypes are associated with acne, whereas others are associated with healthy skin. Here we investigate if the
Irshad A. Hajam +15 more
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Bioacoustic analysis of advertisement call in Hyla nana and Hyla sanborni (Anura, Hylidae) in Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2003 Vocal communication traits of Hyla nana and Hyla sanborni, of the nana species group, were studied from August 1997 until June 1999 in two large permanent ponds located in an open field in Botucatu, São Paulo State. One hundred thirty-one individuals, 71
I. A. Martins, J. Jim
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Preliminary Study on Host Use and Phylogenetic Analysis of <i>Corethrella nippon</i> in Taiwan. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study evaluated a new frog‐calling trap in Taiwan that successfully collected the species of Culicidae and Corethrellidae and identified host preferences, with Corethrellidae most frequently associated with Odorrana swinhoana and Kurixalus eiffingeri (mostly attracted to ~2022 Hz calls).
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Landscape Structure and Breeding Site Conditions Shape the Urban Distribution of the Two Frog Species, <i>Dryophytes japonica</i> and <i>Rhacophorus schlegelii</i>. [PDF]
Ecol EvolBoth frog species can persist in urbanized areas if forest habitats and paddy fields used for breeding remain. However, breeding site requirements differ between the species; concreting disproportionately impairs the reproductive success of R. schlegelii. While habitat loss is often emphasized as a key driver of amphibian decline, this study highlights
Osawa T, Sato N, Nagaoka H.
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Freeze-tolerant frogs accumulate cryoprotectants using photoperiod: A potential ecological trap. [PDF]
J Anim EcolClimate change is disrupting the reliability of photoperiod as a cue signalling seasonal changes in temperature. We show that gray treefrogs under a late‐season photoperiod accumulated large reserves of ‘antifreeze’ and exhibited greater cold tolerance.
Neptune TC, Koester DC, Benard MF.
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The phylogeography of Middle Eastern tree frogs in Israel [PDF]
Scientific ReportsWestern Palearctic treefrogs of the genus Hyla provide an example of a morphologically and ecologically cryptic group. Up to three distinct Hyla species have been proposed as resident in Israel and this number has consistently been subject to taxonomical
Gal Mesika Surizon +4 more
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HylS’, a fragment of truncated hyaluronidase of Streptococcus suis, contributes to immune evasion by interaction with host complement factor C3b [PDF]
VirulencePathogenic bacteria have evolved many strategies to evade surveillance and attack by complements. Streptococcus suis is an important zoonotic pathogen that infects humans and pigs. Hyaluronidase (HylA) has been reported to be a potential virulence factor
Jiajia Xu +10 more
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Chromosomal characterization of Hyla bischoffi and Hyla guentheri (Anura, Hylidae) [PDF]
Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 2004 Hyla bischoffi and H. guentheri share some morphological and callcharacters with the H. pulchella and H. polytaenia groups. The inclusion of these two species in one of these two groups is still controversial. This study showed that both species have 2n =
Simone C. Raber +4 more
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The current distribution and status of the Hermann’s tortoise, Testudo hermanni boettgeri (Reptilia, Testudines, Testudinidae) in Croatia [PDF]
Herpetozoa, 2023 Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is listed as “Near threatened” in the IUCN Red list of endangered species. The importance of protecting the Hermann’s tortoise populations and its habitats have led to the inclusion of the species within CITES ...
Katarina Koller Šarić +4 more
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