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Lizard predation by spiders: A review from the Neotropical and Andean regions. [PDF]

open access: yesEcol Evol, 2020
In this study, we analyze for the first time the lizard consumption by spiders in the Neotropical and Andean regions, showing that the families Ctenidae and Theraphosidae may be relevant lizard predators in these areas. In addition, we provide the first report on spider predation upon a vertebrate taxon in the Andean region.
Reyes-Olivares C   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A most unusual tail: Scoliosis in a wild Australian skink, and reported incidences and suggested causes of similar malformations amongst squamates

open access: yesAustral Ecology, Volume 47, Issue 3, Page 723-728, May 2022., 2022
AbstractMalformations of vertebrae potentially occur across many taxa, particularly in Testudines, which are susceptible to kyphosis (dorsoventral curvature of the spine). Such malformations may stem from either genetic or environmental origins, and their prevalence and associated impacts on survival remain poorly understood.
Philip W. Bateman   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Morphological study of the integument and corporal skeletal muscles of two psammophilous members of Scincidae (Scincus scincus and Eumeces schneideri)

open access: yesJournal of Morphology, Volume 282, Issue 2, Page 230-246, February 2021., 2021
Photograph of holocrine glands between the folds of the skin of Scincus scincus. Compound osteoderms are located on both sides. The skin surface is visible on the upper right side. Abstract Sand deserts are common biotopes on the earth's surface. Numerous morphological and physiological adaptations have appeared to cope with the peculiar conditions ...
Jérôme Canei, Denis Nonclercq
wiley   +1 more source

Squamate Reptiles from municipality of Barcarena and surroundings, state of Pará, north of Brazil [PDF]

open access: yesCheck List, 2011
We present the first species list of squamate reptiles of the municipality of Barcarena and surroundings, in state of Pará, north of Brazil. The study area is dominated by secondary florest at different successional stages.
Fernanda Silva   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

A new species of Liolaemus related to L. nigroviridis from the Andean highlands of Central Chile (Iguania, Liolaemidae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Indexación: Web of Science; Scopus.The Liolaemus nigroviridis group is a clade of highland lizards endemic to Chile. These species are distributed from northern to central Chile, and currently there are no cases of sympatric distribution.
Abdala   +33 more
core   +3 more sources

Leiocephalus barahonensis [PDF]

open access: yes, 1999
Number of Pages: 4Integrative BiologyGeological ...
Powell, Robert
core   +1 more source

Leiocephalus onaneyi [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Number of pages: 7Geological SciencesIntegrative ...
Garrido, Orlando H.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Triploidy and mosaicism in Liolaemus chiliensis (Sauria: Tropiduridae)

open access: yesGenome, 2006
A remarkable diversity of ploidy, i.e., diploidy, triploidy, and diploid–triploid mosaicism, was found among the somatic and testicular cells in a natural population of the lizard Liolaemus chiliensis from central Chile. Intra pop ulation, intersexual, and intraindividual ploidy variation is reported.
Lamborot, M   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Tropidurus hispidus Spix 1825 (Sauria, Tropiduridae): a new host for Oswaldofilaria petersi Bain & Sulahian 1974 (Nematoda, Onchocercidae) Tropidurus hispidus Spix 1825 (Sauria, Tropiduridae): novo hospedeiro para Oswaldofilaria petersi Bain & Sulahian 1974 (Nematoda, Onchocercidae)

open access: yesArquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2003
No presente trabalho descreve-se a ocorrência de Oswaldofilaria petersi Bain & Sulahian 1974 (Nematoda, Onchocercidae) em Tropidurus hispidus Spix 1825 (Sauria, Tropiduridae). Um macho e uma fêmea de O.
R.J. Silva, T. Kohlsdorf
doaj   +1 more source

Leiocephalus semilineatus [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Number of Pages: 2Integrative BiologyGeological ...
Nelson, Sonya E., Powell, Robert
core   +1 more source

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