Anuran responses to pressures from high-amplitude drought–flood–drought sequences under climate change
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DOI: 10.1007/s10584-016-1890-z
Abstract: We measured changes in the occurrence, abundances and evidence of breeding of frogs to a sequence of severe drought–extreme wet–drought in south-eastern Australia, which is projected to characterize the regional climate in the coming decades.… read more here.
Keywords: six times; drought; change; big wet ... See more keywords
Endoparasite community structure of an anuran assemblage in the Caatinga, Northeastern Neotropical Region
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DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x22000682
Abstract: Abstract Amphibians are a widespread Chordata taxon and are important for maintaining the balance of both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Brazil has a rich amphibian fauna; however, little is known about the role of their… read more here.
Keywords: assemblage caatinga; assemblage; anuran assemblage; anuran ... See more keywords
Male mating success is related to body condition and stress-induced leukocyte response in an anuran with scramble competition
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DOI: 10.1139/cjz-2019-0193
Abstract: Competition among males can be a decisive factor for successful mating in anuran explosive breeders with a male-biased population sex ratio. The Yungas Red-belly Toad (Melanophryniscus rubriventris... read more here.
Keywords: male mating; anuran; related body; competition ... See more keywords
Kisspeptin regulates steroidogenesis and spermiation in anuran amphibian.
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DOI: 10.1530/rep-17-0030
Abstract: Kisspeptin (Kp) system has a recognized role in the control of gonadotropic axis, at multiple levels. Recently, a major focus of research has been to assess any direct activity of this system on testis physiology.… read more here.
Keywords: regulates steroidogenesis; testis; steroidogenesis spermiation; anuran ... See more keywords
First record of growth rings for 11 native subtropical anuran species of South America.
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DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765201920190154
Abstract: Skeletochronology is the most accurate method to estimate a population age structure. The methodology is based on the analysis of secondary bone tissue in order to count growth rings. This study aimed to provide initial… read more here.
Keywords: growth rings; record growth; anuran; first record ... See more keywords
Anuran composition in a Brazilian semi-arid environment with notes on reproductive activity
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DOI: 10.4013/nbc.2018.131.07
Abstract: There are few studies on the composition and diversity of species in the Brazilian semi-arid region, especially regarding the Anura biodiversity. Within this context, we aimed to characterize the composition of the anuran community of… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; anuran; brazilian semi; composition ... See more keywords
An overview of the osseous palmar sesamoid in Anura, with the particular case of some Rhinella species
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15063
Abstract: Background Sesamoids are generally regarded as structures that are not part of the tetrapod body plan. The presence of a palmar sesamoid is assumed to serve as a distribution point for the forces of the… read more here.
Keywords: rhinella; palmar sesamoid; anuran; osseous palmar ... See more keywords