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Chytridiomycosis in a colony of hellbenders Cryptobranchus alleganiensis. [PDF]
Abstract Objective The hellbender Cryptobranchus alleganiensis is a fully aquatic, long‐lived, and state endangered salamander endemic to the eastern and central United States. Chytridiomycosis is a fungal skin disease of salamanders that can be caused by either Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) or by recently described B. salamandrivorans.
Novotny L +5 more
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Reciprocal Role of Salamanders in Aquatic Energy Flow Pathways
Many species of salamanders (newts and salamanders per se) have a pivotal role in energy flow pathways as they include individuals functioning as prey, competitors, and predators.
Javier Sánchez-Hernández
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Background The climatic oscillations in the Quaternary period considerably shaped the distribution and population genetic structure of organisms. Studies on the historical dynamics of distribution and demography not only reflect the current geographic ...
Keita Niwa, D. Tran, K. Nishikawa
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Design of Robot-Inclusive Vertical Green Landscape
Vertical gardens have emerged alongside the increase in urban density and land scarcity to reintegrate greenery in the built environment. Existing maintenance for vertical gardens is labour-intensive, time-consuming and is being increasingly complemented
Matthew S. K. Yeo +4 more
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Members of the urodele family Proteidae currently account for eight extant species within two genera and at least four extinct species within three genera.
L. Macaluso, A. Villa, T. Mörs
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Microplastics pollution in larvae of toads, frogs and newts in anthropopressure gradient
Amphibians are vital components of global biodiversity and fulfil diverse ecological roles, including insect population control and serving as environmental health indicators.
Michał Szkudlarek +2 more
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