Columbia spotted frogs (Rana luteiventris) have characteristic skin microbiota that may be shaped by cutaneous skin peptides and the environment.
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiaa168
Abstract: Global amphibian declines due to the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) have led to questions about how amphibians defend themselves against skin diseases. Two amphibian defense mechanisms are antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), a component of amphibian… read more here.
Keywords: columbia spotted; spotted frogs; frogs rana; skin ... See more keywords
Density and Pond Habitat Affect Survival and Growth Rates in Larval Columbia Spotted Frogs (Rana luteiventris)
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DOI: 10.3398/064.078.0206
Abstract: Abstract. Juvenile survival and growth are critical determinants of evolutionary fitness in most organisms. However, specific effects of population density and habitat quality on survival and growth of larvae vary widely among amphibian species. The… read more here.
Keywords: columbia spotted; survival growth; density; pond habitat ... See more keywords