Anatomy, morphology and evolution of the patella in squamate lizards and tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus). [PDF]
J Anat, 2016 The patella (kneecap) is the largest and best-known of the sesamoid bones, postulated to confer biomechanical advantages including increasing joint leverage and reinforcing the tendon against compression.
Regnault S +3 more
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Parasitic nematodes of Polychrus acutirostris (Polychrotidae) in the Caatinga biome, Northeastern Brazil [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2014 We present data on nematode infracommunity of the arboreal lizard Polycrhus acutirostris in the semiarid Caatinga biome, northeastern Brazil. Twenty- twolizard specimens collected in the municipality of Várzea Alegre in Ceará State and in the ...
JA Araujo Filho +6 more
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Reptilia, Polychrotidae, Anolis fuscoauratus: distribution extension [PDF]
Check List, 2009 None
Pablo Goyannes-Araújo +5 more
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Reptiles, Squamata, Parque Natural Municipal da Taquara, municipality of Duque de Caxias, state of Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil [PDF]
Check List, 2010 Herein we report a list of the reptiles from Parque Natural Municipal da Taquara, municipality of Duque deCaxias, state of Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil, an area situated in the Atlantic Rainforest Domain.
Salles, R. O. L. +2 more
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Herpetofauna, Santa Edwiges I and II hydroelectric power plants, state of Goiás, Brazil [PDF]
Check List, 2009 This paper presents a check list of amphibians and reptiles of the area under the influence of Santa Edwiges I and IIsmall hydroelectric power plants on Rio Buritis, state of Goiás, Brazil.
Cintra, C. E. D. +2 more
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Reptilia, Polychrotidae, Polychrus peruvianus: new country record, Ecuador [PDF]
Check List, 2006 None
Mario Yánez-Muñoz +2 more
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Establishment of brown anoles (Anolis sagrei) across a southern California county and potential interactions with a native lizard species [PDF]
PeerJ, 2020 The brown anole, Anolis sagrei, is a native species to the Caribbean; however, A. sagrei has invaded multiple parts of the USA, including Florida, Louisiana, Hawai’i and more recently California. The biological impacts of A.
Samuel R. Fisher +2 more
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Squamata, Polychrotidae, Anolis chrysolepis Duméril and Bibron, 1837: distribution extension [PDF]
Check List, 2011 The genus Anolis is the most diverse reptile genus with about 370 species widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean. The distribution of Anolis chrysolepis Duméril and Bibron, 1837 extends from the northern portions of South America until
Cybele Araujo
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Structural habitat use by the Many-scaled Anole, Anolis polylepis (Squamata: Polychrotidae)
Acta Herpetologica, 2009 Lizards of the genus Anolis are commonly used as models for several ecological studies. Nevertheless, some aspects of their ecology have not been studied and information reported previously for several species must be reanalyzed. The aim of this study is
Marco D. Barquero, Viviana P. Arguedas
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Evolution of sexual dimorphism in the digit ratio 2D:4D--relationships with body size and microhabitat use in iguanian lizards. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 The ratio between lengths of digit II and IV (digit ratio 2D:4D) is a morphological feature that likely affects tetrapod locomotor performances in different microhabitats. Modifications of this trait may be triggered by changes in steroids concentrations
Camilla M Gomes, Tiana Kohlsdorf
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