How does an alien amphibian expand its distribution in an hyper-arid environment?: African common toad (Sclerophrys regularis) in Qatar
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Arid Environments"
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2020.104250
Abstract: Abstract Qatar is one of the few countries where there is no permanent natural surface freshwater source, and yet toads are known to occur, recently identified as the African common toad, Sclerophrys regularis. However, little… read more here.
Keywords: sclerophrys regularis; qatar; common toad; toad sclerophrys ... See more keywords
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis strain affects transcriptomic response in liver but not skin in latitudinal populations of the common toad (Bufo bufo)
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2024 at "Scientific Reports"
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52975-8
Abstract: Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a fungal pathogen that has decimated amphibian populations worldwide for several decades. We examined the changes in gene expression in response to Bd infection in two populations of the common toad,… read more here.
Keywords: bufo; populations common; toad bufo; response ... See more keywords