Direct development or endotrophic tadpole? Morphological aspects of the early ontogeny of the plump toad Osornophryne occidentalis (Anura: Bufonidae)
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21582
Abstract: Andean Toads of the genus Osornophryne are suspected to have direct development on the basis of clutch and egg features. In this work, we describe the morphology of Osornophryne occidentalis embryos from a nest collected… read more here.
Keywords: development endotrophic; direct development; development; endotrophic tadpole ... See more keywords
Adaptive developmental plasticity in a butterfly : mechanisms for size and time at pupation differ between diapause and direct development
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DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/blx047
Abstract: Diapause (overwintering) and direct development are alternative developmental pathways in temperate insects. Diapause necessitates physiological preparations for dormancy, while direct development ... read more here.
Keywords: developmental plasticity; adaptive developmental; butterfly mechanisms; plasticity butterfly ... See more keywords
Live imaging of the Cryptosporidium parvum life cycle reveals direct development of male and female gametes from type I meronts
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001604
Abstract: Cryptosporidium is a leading infectious cause of diarrhea around the world associated with waterborne outbreaks, community spread, or zoonotic transmission. The parasite has significant impact on early childhood mortality, and infection is both a consequence… read more here.
Keywords: direct development; life cycle; life; gametes type ... See more keywords